The Historic Center of Mexico City is the most ancient area of the city and a place where the main buildings and the most outstanding architectural masterpieces can be found.

The great Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace and the City Council are some of the most famous landmarks that can be visited in the historic center. Visitors to the historic center will gain an insight into the city’s history.

Visitors wander aimlessly along this place enjoying the breathtaking beauty of each building and stretch.

Nowadays, after being restored this historic center recovered its original shine and it was declared World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO.

Located in the heart of Plaza de la Constitucion (Constitution Square), this majestic Cathedral is one of America’s greatest architectural masterpieces.

Historical records suggest that the cathedral began to be built in 1532, though it was not completely finished until 1813.

Given the fact that it took so long to complete the construction works, it is inferred that the Cathedral’s architecture resulted from a combination of a variety of styles, including Gothic, Neoclassical and Herreran.

Inside the building it is possible to enjoy special details as well, such as choir stalls from Filipinas and two astonishing altars.

Located between a variety of old and important buildings and still preserving its colonial style, Santo Domingo is the second most important square in Mexico City’s Historic Center.

One of the square’s main attractions is the Santo Domingo Church, which was part of the Customs building and the convent of Dominican predicators in former times.

This is a spacious building with a great façade and balconies of quarry stone. A well worth visiting attraction.

Another well worth visiting attraction within the Santo Doming Square surroundings is the Palace of the Inquisition. Although this palace formerly belonged to the Spanish Inquisition, nowadays it houses the Museum of Medicine.

This museum contains a variety of books, documents, tools and paintings related to this discipline.

The well known Calle de Moneda (a street named Moneda) is definitely one of the city’s major attractions. The main buildings of the Historic Center can be seen along this street.

See Moneda Street in Mexico City…