Chapultepec Castle: This historic castle, perched on a hill inChapultepec Park, was once the residence of Mexican emperors and now houses theNational Museum of History. The castle offers panoramic views of the city and is one of the most visited tourist attractions. Templo Mayor: TheTemplo Mayo...
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TheCentro Historico (Historic Center)is one of few places in the world where you feel the weight of many centuries of civilizations layered on top of each other. The massive Zocolo sprawls out in front of theMexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, one of the first major (de)construction...
Alicante has its roots in Iberian times and was trading as far back as the 8th century BCE. Its ancient past is evident in its well-preserved historic center, known as the Barrio de Santa Cruz. As you wander through the cobbled streets, it’s easy to be enchanted by the whitewashed hou...
the Spanish colonists. Just behind that are the ruins of theTemplo Mayor, the premier Aztec religious and political site that the Spanish destroyed to build their cathedral. Nowadays, you can see remnants of three major stages ofMexican historyin one place: the pre-Hispanic, colonial, ...
the Spanish colonists. Just behind that are the ruins of theTemplo Mayor, the premier Aztec religious and political site that the Spanish destroyed to build their cathedral. Nowadays, you can see remnants of three major stages ofMexican historyin one place: the pre-Hispanic, colonial, ...