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Palacio de Bellas Artes

Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n | Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06050, Mexico
51 30 09 00 ext. 2528
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ranked #4 of 247 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 317 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites, Museums, Architectural Buildings, Educational Sites, Theaters, Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Activities: Arts and crafts
Fee: No
Description: This historic white marble building serves as both the city's top performance hall and an art museum.
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Ambergris Caye, Belize
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Just as you see it from outside, its enormous and looks unreal. when you get in then there is another beautiful world... More

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Fremantle, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

You have to see this one with a good guide. I am greatful to ours who brought all these great works to life for us. They are great works of art, but you have to understand each painters political statement. It`s baffling to learn so much looking at paintings. More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Worth visiting for the architecture alone. Also go to the Museo del Correo - another architecture gem. More

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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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The Rivera murals on the 2nd floor are stunning, especially his recreation of the mural that he had created for the Rockefeller building that was later destroyed. The building is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau. More

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San Diego, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

It is really great from the outside but you kind of forget to look up and marvel at the windows and amazing lamps and chandeliers. Can't believe this is where people got their mail and the location is really good. Something not to be missed even just to look outside. More

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Brussels
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

From the L.C. Tiffany dome and stage "curtain" to the Lalique lamps, this art Deco marvel is a must see. There are wonderful performances of dance, opera, and concerts daily. This month there is an outdoor exhibit of giant (are there any other sort) Botero sculptures. More

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Saint Sauveur des Monts, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

This museum is worth seeing only for its architecture art deco. When I went there was a Botero exhibition which was very well done and naturally the murals are worth seeing. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Beautiful building. Definite must-see. Just wander around and look around the inside of the majestic building More

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Cancun, Mexico
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Great exhibition worth every second of it...DO NOT MISS More

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San Francisco
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

The murals on the second floor alone are worth a visit. Take in a performance or a curated exhibit. The only "dislike" is that the theatre is only open during performances. But that is perfectly understandable. More

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