Colonial architecture and monuments of ancient civilizations in Mexico City, world-class museums and galleries, noisy streets of a bustling city with a scattering of diverse bars and restaurants – all this will definitely appeal to lovers of megacities and attractions.
The Cathedral is a powerful basilica that combines several architectural styles at once: Baroque, Renaissance architecture and neoclassicism. The National Museum of Anthropology will attract hunters of antiquities: it contains a collection of exhibits from the pre-Hispanic period, including the famous Aztec calendar “Stone of the Sun”, Mayan treasures and other archaeological finds that refer visitors to the pre-Columbian page in the history of Latin America.
For fans of modern architecture, the Soumaya Museum, created by Mexican architect Fernando Romero, who once worked for the world-famous Rem Koolhaas, is a must-see. The futuristic building is literally dazzling: it is covered with aluminum plates that shine in the sun. Inside you can find works by both Mexican and European artists, including French impressionists.
Teotihuacan, one of the most important monuments of indigenous culture in the world, is located 50 kilometers from Mexico City. This ancient city with perfectly preserved pyramids was once one of the most influential in the area, and its original name and true history still remain a mystery. The Aztecs christened this place Teotihuacan – when they arrived, only ruins remained from the settlement. Wandering through the ruins of the city, reminiscent of its former greatness, trying to understand the principle of residential development and pondering the frescoes is a great way to spend a day if you are staying in Mexico City. The best time to visit is at sunset: it seems as if you have entered another world, especially if you watch it from the top of the Pyramid of the Sun.
