Palacio de Mineria
Palacio de Mineria
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This former 19th-century mining school is known for its striking architecture.
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Neighborhood: Centro Histórico
The beating heart of the city lies within Centro Histórico, the vast expanse of historical buildings and monuments that are a must when exploring Mexico City. Places such as the Museo Biblioteca Palacio Postal, Casa de los Azulejos and Palacio de Bellas Artes are the perfect eye candy for anyone seeking to admire arts and architecture. Don't forget to visit the wide variety of markets and plazas where any vintage item, handicrafts and jewelry characteristic of each state in Mexico can be found on Sundays. Admire majestic views of the city from the Monumento a la Revolución and Torre Latinoamericana, and round out the experience with restaurants of all cuisines nearby.
How to get there
- Bellas Artes • 4 min walk
- Allende • 4 min walk
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FoodieChefDina
Mexico City, Mexico4,197 contributions
Apr 2012
It really is a beautiful building to visit, specially if you are looking for some architectural history.
Written November 19, 2012
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jfamx
Mexico City, Mexico37 contributions
Dec 2015
Built by the great architect Manuel Tolsa 200 years ago, this jewel remains a working place (i.e. palace). A superb library, fresco ceiling Chapel, imposing Hall of Events, beautiful staircase.
Make sure to hire a tour that you will certainly enjoy.
Make sure to hire a tour that you will certainly enjoy.
Written December 29, 2015
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María E
Queretaro City, Mexico74 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
It is a great place for architecture lovers who want to know about Mexican architecture and different styles from another time. It is also a historical place and the ticket is very cheap around 2 dollars.
Written September 1, 2015
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Jota2015Ce
Madrid, Spain9,680 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Beautiful neoclassical building, the work of Manuel Tolsá, built between 1797 and 1813. It houses a branch of the Engineering Department of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, free temporary exhibitions and the Tolsá Museum. In addition, four meteorites that fell in Mexico 50,000 years ago are displayed in its hall, one of them weighing more than 14 tons. Guided tours are organized.
Written November 15, 2023
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RRivera2014
Mexico City, Mexico42 contributions
Jan 2015
This amazing and unbeliavable place located next to "Palacio de Bellas Artes" is just a sample of the magnificent time MExico City lived at the middle of last century and the reason why for long time was called °La Ciudad de los Palacios° (City of Palaces). Is main square is often used for fairs such as the Book Fair (second largest in the country) but also for private events such as dinners and glamorous weddings. Don't forget to sneak around if you are in Mexico´s City Downtown
Written August 10, 2015
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subibaja
Mexico City, Mexico15 contributions
Apr 2012
It is beautiful and it is surrounded by more beautiful buildings.
Written May 30, 2012
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dennisfr
Chicago, IL343 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
My wife and I have been to Mexico City seven times, and on most of those visits, we've tried to visit Palacio de Mineria. We still haven't seen it - except from outside. This trip was typical: Hanging outside the palace when we went there yesterday were a couple of those big banners that advertise exhibitions. They conspicuously touted the current exhibition, which supposedly runs from October something 2018 to February something 2019. And they conspicuously announced the hours the palace was open -- which included yesterday from (if I recall correctly) 10:00 to 5:30. We were there at 11:30 and, as you will have guessed, the place was closed. So we tried again today, Saturday, again at a time when the palace was advertised as open and again, of course, it was closed. I take it that the Palacio de Mineria is indeed open from time to time, but you absolutely cannot count on the accuracy of its website or even the banners hanging on the building.
Written December 28, 2018
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Fiorelina
Mexico City, Mexico112 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Unfortunately we were not able to get in as we needed an appointment for a guided tour and we could not adjust to the available schedules.
It is a pitty we could not just walk in to the Palace.
It is a pitty we could not just walk in to the Palace.
Written June 28, 2017
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CJM
Plano, Texas127 contributions
Mar 2017
We were there for the 38 FIL and we were struck by its beauty and charming. It was so packed that we thought we were going to passed out and even in the mayhem of it all we loved every second that we spent there. The regal stairs, the architecture and everything about it was truly fantastic.
Written March 8, 2017
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Ricardo S
Mexicali, Mexico111 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
Its located very near the old post office that is across from Bellas Artes Palace. So you can visit all three easily. Its more plain then the others however its very impressive and built solid.
Written December 25, 2013
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