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National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia)
Ollie #1 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
5 of 5 stars 323 reviews

The National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec (Grasshopper) Park in Mexico City is one of the most extensive of its kind in the world.  There are numerous rooms that house... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Natural History Museums; Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  6.1 km from city centre
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Museo Dolores Olmedo Patino
Ollie #2 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews

Upon the death of his wife, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera instructed  Dolores Olmedo Patino, his wealthy patron,  to purchase all the Kahlo paintings she could find.  Paying little... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  17.9 km from city centre
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Ollie #3 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 149 reviews
This historic white marble building serves as both the city's top performance hall and an art museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums; Architectural Buildings; Educational Sites; Theatres; Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Castillo de Chapultepec
Ollie #4 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 124 reviews
Owner description: This 18th-century palace, known for its impressive gardens, served as the home of the Mexican President until 1939 and now houses the famous Museo...... more » Owner description: This 18th-century palace, known for its impressive gardens, served as the home of the Mexican President until 1939 and now houses the famous Museo Nacional de Historia. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  12.3 km from city centre
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National Palace (Palacio Nacional)
Ollie #5 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 136 reviews
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
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Government Buildings; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Museo Memoria y Tolerancia
Ollie #6 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Edificio de Correos
Ollie #7 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Speciality Museums; Government Buildings
Distance  8.1 km from city centre
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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
Ollie #8 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews

The company used to be based at the Bellas Artes theatre in Mexico City, but now performs at various venues around town. Go here for details and schedule: www.balletamalia.... more »

Attraction type  Ballets
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
Ollie #9 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

Founded as a Jesuit College, it became the Escuela Normal after the revolution. A baroque building, and one of the first to be decorated with murals by Rivera and Orozco in the... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Coyoacan
Ollie #10 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 104 reviews
Once a major city itself, this suburb of Mexico City manages to remain a provincial refuge from the chaos of the rest of the city.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  9.4 km from city centre
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Museo Casa Luis Barragan
Ollie #11 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
The preserved home of Mexican architect Luis Barragán allows visitors to view a primary example of his famous architectural style.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  7.0 km from city centre
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Museo Mural Diego Rivera
Ollie #12 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Mexican artist Diego Rivera's most famous mural, "Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Alameda", is housed in this museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo)
Ollie #13 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews

Also known as La Casa Azul the Frida Kahlo Museum is actually the house where she was born and also died.This museum is in Coyoacan, a suburb of Mexico City. There is a very good... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  8.8 km from city centre
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Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
Ollie #14 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews

The Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City is without a doubt one of the the grandest sights in all of the world. It is amazing.  You do not have to be a Catholic to step inside... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Franz Mayer Museum (Museo Franz Mayer)
Ollie #15 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Located in a 16th-century Spanish hospital, this museum features a large collection of colonial art.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Museo del Templo Mayor
Ollie #16 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 93 reviews

This is an excellent indoor and outdoor museum that displays multiple layers of a modern day, partial excavation of "The Great Temple" of preHispanic civilization.  It begins with... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; History Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Museo de Arte Popular
Ollie #17 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews

One of the newer museums opened to revive the historic centre and housed in a former art deco fire station. Well-displayed tribute to Mexico's exuberant folk and popular arts and... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
Zocalo
Ollie #18 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 180 reviews
One of the largest public plazas in the world, the Zócalo is the heart of Mexico City and is one of the city's most famous attractions.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas
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Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones
Ollie #19 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
A large pine forest with a 17th-century Carmelite convent.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  28.7 km from city centre
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Catedral Metropolitana
Ollie #20 of 240 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
The oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  714.7 km from city centre
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