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Ciudad de México, Mexico

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Government office· Tourist attraction· Historical landmark

National Palace Reviews | Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)

National Palace is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico on P.za de la Constitución S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc. National Palace is rated 4.6 out of 5 in the category government office in Mexico.

Address

P.za de la Constitución S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc

Phone

+52 5550934900

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ori ophir

it's great place for some just to look for a minute and for others you can understand a lot of stories and special events in the mexican history

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Ngo Hai Anh

The National Palace (Spanish: Palacio Nacional) is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. It is located on Mexico City's main square, the Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo). This site has been a palace for the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire, and much of the current palace's building materials are from the original one that belonged to the 16th century leader Moctezuma II. Used and classified as a Government Building, the National Palace, with its red tezontle facade, fills the entire east side of the Zócalo, measuring over 200 metres (660 ft) long. It is home to some of the offices of both the Federal Treasury and the National Archives. On the eve of Mexican Independence Day, the National Palace is the star of the show. The original bell Father Hidalgo rang is here and the President himself gives the Grito de Dolores from its main balcony. He also notes one such Independence Eve, in 1964, when General Charles de Gaulle, then-President of France, spoke to the crowd in Spanish from the Palace. He notes this to assert that the Palace is not only a place but also a destination where friends of the country can be welcomed.

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Shelby Elkins

Free! Must have real ID/passport, not a copy of passport to gain entry. They hold your bag for you and give you a lanyard to wear around your neck. Very big! I would block out two hours if you want to take your time and explore. On the second level there is a museum, the famous murals, and good views. You also get to see what seemed to be where there government officials use to meet. Be sure to explore the back side to see the gardens. Highly recommend!

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Alexandra Woolsey-Puffer

You must visit the national palace. It’s free but you will need to give them an ID (I gave them my driver’s license) that they will hold and give back to you when you exit. The idea of this freaked me out but it worked out fine. If you want to get them most out of it, I would recommend going with a guide - there are folks that will offer you a tour in English and since there is not a LOT of explanation in the palace about what you are looking at or where to go, it’s not a bad idea to have someone who is familiar with the space and history to take you though. If you just want to buzz through on your own, or you already are familiar with the history, that’s totally viable as well. I actually had just watched the doc Patria (on Netflix I think) and it gave me an extra appreciation for the history of the country which was especially applicable to my visit here to the Palace. You can’t visit Mexico City and not visit the Palace!

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Boris Offir

When you are at Mexico city.. You must visit this place.. It is amazing and the frescoes of Diego Rivera are beautiful.. Take your time to get around and see all the places..

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