The record is held by Justin Bieber who attracted , spectators here to watch him perform his greatest hits. It is the location of the cathedral of Mexico City, the largest cathedral in Latin America, as well as the Palacio Nacional national palace and seat of government and the Palacio Municipal the local government building. Since it was built over such a long time, it features a mix of Renaissance, Baroque, and Neo-classical styles in its design.
A ten minute stroll north of the Zocalo puts you in front of the Ministry of Education, a hulking two-story government building that holds the state secretary offices for scientific and sports education. Why are you here? To see the beautifully preserved Diego Rivera murals that are possibly more impressive than those in the Palacio National.
Stunning in scope and scale, the murals depict the history of Mexico, from pre-Hispanic development and the arrival of the Spaniards to the modern era. El Cardenal is a buttoned-up and beautiful traditional Mexican breakfast spot with multiple locations. The Centro one is particulaly alluring because it has an elevator to the second floor and delightful stained glass windows of the restaurant's namesake, bright red cardinals.
Many people come here for its egg, tortilla, and black bean-heavy breakfasts, but we like it best for the spiced hot chocolate and concha con nata before exploring Centro. Founded in , this pastry shop caters primarily to locals looking for simple, traditional luxury.
Look closely when walking around Centro and you'll notice people carrying huge white boxes with the shop's name printed in blue. The cakes and sweet breads inside are being ushered to birthday parties and Sunday afternoon gatherings. Marking the central node of Mexico City, this breathtakingly large square is flanked by a huge flagpole bearing the Mexican flag.
But the flag-raising and lowering ceremonies held each morning and evening are even more spectacular and memorable, full of opportunities to take fantastic photos.
Watch as military police form straight lines and march into the square, along with a full complement of bugle blowers, trumpeters, and drummers.
They form a square around the plaza and a contingent unfolds or refolds the gigantic flag, depending on the time of day, before parading it out in the daily ceremonial display. Conch shells, small pots with incense typically made from Mexican copal , and feathers are among the accoutrements that will be used to clean the paying seeker's aura.
Occasionally, you'll see larger groups of shamans and devotees gathered to pray, make music, and dance as a collective, as they do so, calling for the healing of the world. Whether you believe in their particular brand of spirituality or not, there's something impressive about the display. Ice Skating. There's ice skating and sledding, snow tubing and snowman building. Join in on the fun—all of the activities are free of charge—or just enjoy people-watching. More than 10 million locals a day visited for the winter wonderland in Witnessing kids and adults seeing snow for the first time is a kind of wonder all its own.
Jason Seldon. Viva La Mexico! Before booking this trip I had no idea it was Mexico 's Independence day. The Zocalo, Mexico City, has always been at the heart of capital stretching from the Aztec era through to the present day.
The only vivid colours in the area are from the massive Mexican flag which flutters gentle in the polluted tinged air. The great atmosphere comes not from the square but from the Mexicans who flock to the area to shop, have fortunes predicted or perform Aztec rituals and for this alone a visit to the Zocalo, Mexico City is an enjoyable experience.
Along the entire eastern side is the National Palace, the official home of the president of Mexico and during the colonial era the residence of the Spanish viceroys. The city hall of Mexico City is positioned on the south side of the Zocalo while the reminder of the south side and western edge contain government offices and private residences that are housed within grand colonial buildings. The large flag at the centre of the Zocalo, Mexico City is ceremonially raised in the morning and lowered at dusk to be safely stored within the National Palace at night.
The square measures m by m.
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