Interesting and unique capital of Mexico - Mexico City

Every year, tourists from all over the world enjoy the constant popularity of Mexico. The capital of this country - Mexico City - is not only one of the largest modern and dynamically developing megacities in the world, but also the oldest city in the western hemisphere of the Earth. The capital of Mexico is also rightfully considered the cultural capital of all Latin America, because it is here that one can see the traces of one of the most ancient in the history of mankind, the civilization of the Aztecs.

The city of Mexico City was built by the Spanish conquistadors in 1521 on the site of the destroyed Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Its status became the capital of Mexico in 1821. Mexico today is a modern metropolis surrounded by nature in its pristine form.

Attractions of Mexico City deserve special mention. These include magnificent palaces, buildings, universities, ancient temples, as well as modern amusement parks. In addition, for tourists there are excursions to the archaeological sites, which are located both in the city and outside it.

The capital of Mexico amazes all people visiting it by its contrast. Here you can see the rich areas with fashionable buildings and expensive cars, adjacent to the slums, inhabited by the poor; Quiet parks, drowning in greenery and flowers, neighboring with noisy, full of people, busy streets.

In the history and architecture of Mexico City three cultures are closely intertwined: the Aztec, the colonial and the modern. In the center of the city there is even the Square of Three Cultures. This allows us to call Mexico City a kind of open-air museum.

In the historic center of Mexico City is the area of El Sokalo (Constitution Square). It is the second largest square in the world and is built on the site of the destroyed Aztec palaces and temples. Today you can see the most beautiful architecture of the colonial period: the Catholic Cathedral Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest in Latin America, the Palace of Cortes, the residence of the President of the country, whose walls adorn the magnificent frescoes of Diego Riviera. Every year on September 15, the square celebrates the Independence Day of Mexico.

The capital of Mexico is also famous for a large number of interesting museums, the most famous of which is the Museum of Anthropology. 26 rooms of this museum contain unique exhibits that are a reminder of ancient civilizations: containing still unsolved mysteries books-codes, masks for burial, Aztec solar calendar and the Temple of Maya, which is also located on the territory of the museum.

The most famous modern building of Mexico City is Torre Latino - the first skyscraper in Latin America. It was built in 1950. Climbing to the observation deck located on the 44th floor of the building, you can enjoy a spectacular and unforgettable view of the city, the valley and volcanoes.

Due to its originality, uniqueness, originality and rich history, Mexico will always remain in the memory of the people who visited it.