Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide
Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide
Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide
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Built in the 18th century, this large home provides visitors a look a traditional baroque architecture.
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Neighbourhood: 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.
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- Allende • 4 min walk
- San Juan de Letrán • 5 min walk
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DCDolcevita
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico555 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
I was expecting to see a beautifully decorated 18th century baroque mansion, but of the old Iturbide palace, only the columns and door frames remain. It now hosts an exhibit on the architectural transformation of cities, and another of clay figurines and pottery. Unless you’re interested in the exhibits, this is skippable, but it’s free. (Also, it's not known by this name on Google maps, they call it Palacio de Cultura Citibanamex.)
Written 6 April 2023
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jbushman2017
Nipomo, CA523 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
My wife wanted to come here just to see the interior courtyard of what once was a palace but now is used for Art Exhibits. As the Museum is right on the famous pedestrian street running from the Zocalo it is easy to visit and free to enter. We spent about 30 minutes here. Don't go our of your way to come here, but if walking by, come on in.
Written 17 September 2024
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Bross24
Ketchum, ID712 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Currently this beautiful space is displaying hundreds of exceptional hand made craft items made throughout Mexico.
Craft is not the correct word for many of these items are exceptional works of art worthy to grace the cases of museums around the world. A very easy visit located between the Zocalo and The House of Tiles (Sandborn’s). Do not miss this. If you look at outdoor markets for something local to purchase then stop here first to get an idea of how exceptional local art forms can be. Then hit the markets.
Craft is not the correct word for many of these items are exceptional works of art worthy to grace the cases of museums around the world. A very easy visit located between the Zocalo and The House of Tiles (Sandborn’s). Do not miss this. If you look at outdoor markets for something local to purchase then stop here first to get an idea of how exceptional local art forms can be. Then hit the markets.
Written 1 December 2019
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Feride0706
Playa del Carmen, Mexico1,219 contributions
Feb 2020
Beautiful pieces of Mexican artist of typical Mexican art craft in a historical ambiente. Is a must-see when you are in Mexico City.
Written 15 March 2020
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cmbtraveller
Canada487 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We saw hundreds of G. Iturbide's photos at this museum. It must be dedicated to her work. A lot of the photos were kind of edgy and she certainly has a passion for photographing pre-Hispanic peoples. The building itself is very impressive and the photos are arranged in a sequence by them so it's easy not to miss anything. If you're at all into photography, especially of people I think you'll find this worthwhile
Written 23 April 2019
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Elena P
Guadalajara, Mexico4,977 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The place is free to be visited and is an impressive colonial style building. They are having different exibitions displayed.
Written 23 April 2019
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justSP
winnipeg canada20 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
The nativity scene display is a must see for anyone interested in the folk art of of Mexico. The subject matter may not be a draw for everyone, but it is almost beside the point- rather it offers a vehicle to see the incredible range of materials, style and interpretation of a subject of great importance and meaning in Mexico. Wood, pottery, tin, agate, corn husks and fabric- and a lot more; miniatures to life size; simple to incredibly ornate and detailed. Fabulous.
Written 12 February 2017
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Bill P
Oaxaca227 contributions
The Palacio de Iturbide is owned by Banamex and has outstanding art exhibitions throughout the year. Admission is free and the Palacio is located just up the street from Sanborn's House of Tiles when heading toward the Zocalo. I live in Oaxaca, Mexico, and frequently visit Mexico City. The Palacio is always on my list to visit while in town and I have never been disappointed. There is a book and art shop in the Palacio that is small but very good. On a recent trip to Buenos Aires we visited a top museum there and the exhibit on loan from Banamex was the highlight of the visit. Their collection of Mexican art is huge and first class. Don't miss it! Photography is not allowed.
Written 9 June 2009
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Cabra
London, UK238 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Built for colonial nobility, it now houses a wide variety of exquisite works of art and it’s free. There are lots of different crafts, pottery, leather, fabric, sculpture and there should be something here for everyone.
Written 2 January 2020
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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,913 contributions
Oct 2019
only the building is worth the visit. nice place and free when we visited. Nice pieces inside. I totally recommend.
Written 10 November 2019
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