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National Palace (Palacio Nacional)

Avenida Pino Suarez, Corregidora esquina Guatemala | Zócalo, Mexico City 06060, Mexico (Centro)
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As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ranked #9 of 266 attractions in Mexico City
Type: Architectural Buildings, Government Buildings, Historic Sites, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: This historic building was once occupied by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs, and includes a famous panoramic mural of... more » Owner description: This historic building was once occupied by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs, and includes a famous panoramic mural of Mexican history by Diego Rivera. « less
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

The Diego Rivera murals here are famous, and HUGE! and they just go on and on. The gardens are beautiful. And it's all FREE! Yay!

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San Francisco, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The guards said they do not know when it will be opened to the public . Very dissapointing ! How can we tell which we liked and disliked whenwe were not allowed entry ?

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New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

If you are planning to visit the pyramids near the city like Teotihuacan, this can be skipped. I am sure its impressive in its own rights, but its rather underwhelming if you have seen any other pyramids/ ruins in mexico

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Loved this and what it stood for. A colonial building still housing the govt/president on one side- with some fantastic murals on the stair way and 1st floor showing the history of the country and effectively the suffering during the colonial past. Great murals- DO NOT miss this.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The National Palace, located in the heart of Mexico City--the Zocalo, shouldn't be missed. The building itself is beautiful as well as the inner courtyard. The highlight of the National Palace is by far the Diego Rivera murals that ascend staircases and offer a beautiful depiction of the history of Mexico. The murals are as visually breathtaking as they are... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Definitely worth the visit for the murals. We actually paid for a guide at the door to walk us through. Not required, but it does help to have someone explain the murals as the guide did bring up some points that we might have missed on our own. It was a quick tour, but after that we were left to... More

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Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

this is the center of DF....all national holidays parADES MARKETS AREHERE.....tours are by private admission...on any given day there is much to see and do...bring your camera and pesos!!

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Montreal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Main exhibition was closed but you can view the murals by Diego Rivera. They are worth the visit by themselves. Several guides are available. They are not official but worth every pesos they ask. It's a crash course in Mexican history with a thorough description of the Rivera's Murales. It's also a military post. First time I visit a museum... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

This palace is very plain compared to other palaces around the world. A large courtyard with a fountain in the center is the focal point. The murals are excellent and provide a unique pictorial insight into the history of Mexico. The gardens are nice but I didn't linger long a bit disappointed in the plainness of if all.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

well worth several hours wandering the grounds. emphais on the mural of course...the inner courtyard is interesting too

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