Every year, tourists from all over the world are constantly enjoying Mexico. The capital of this country - Mexico City - is not only one of the largest modern and dynamically developing megalopolises 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 of Latin America, because it is here that you can see the traces of one of the most ancient Aztec civilizations in the history of mankind .
Mexico City was built by the Spanish conquistadors in 1521 on the site of the destroyed Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. The capital of Mexico acquired its status in 1821. Mexico City today is a modern metropolis surrounded by nature in its original form.
The sights of Mexico City deserve special mention. These include magnificent palaces, buildings, universities, ancient temples, as well as modern amusement parks. In addition, for tourists guided tours of the archaeological sites, which are located both in the city and beyond.
The capital of Mexico impresses all the people who visit it with its contrast. Here you can see rich areas with fashionable buildings and expensive cars, adjacent to the slums inhabited by the poor; quiet parks, laden with greenery and flowers, adjacent to noisy, full of people, busy streets.
Three cultures are closely intertwined in the history and architecture of Mexico City: Aztec, colonial and modern. In the city center, there is even Three Cultural Square. This allows you to call Mexico City a kind of open-air museum.
In the historic center of Mexico City, El Zocalo Square (Constitution Square) is located. It is the second largest square in the world and was built on the site of the ruined Aztec palaces and temples. Today you can see the beautiful architecture of the colonial period: the Catholic Cathedral The Metropolitan Cathedral, which is the largest in Latin America, the Cortes Palace, the residence of the country's president, whose walls are decorated with magnificent frescoes by Diego Riviera. Every year on September 15, a feast dedicated to the Independence Day of Mexico is held on the square.
The capital of Mexico is also famous for a large number of interesting museums, the most famous of which is the Museum of Anthropology. The 26 halls of this museum contain unique exhibits that are a reminder of ancient civilizations: still containing unsolved secrets, code books, masks for burial, the Aztec solar calendar and the Mayan Temple, which is also located on the territory of the museum.
Mexico City's most famous modern building 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 breathtaking and unforgettable views of the city, the valley and volcanoes.
Due to its originality, uniqueness, originality and rich history, Mexico City will forever remain in the memory and heart of people who visited it.