Santiago Mission in Jalpan
The first completed Franciscan mission in Sierra Gorda, built in 1751 – 1758. The gorgeous church has opulent façade that includes the elements of Baroque and local architecture and art.
Las Pozas (Xilitla)
Unique park in surrealist style, created by Edward James in the early 1940ies – 1980ies. Park basically is very picturesque rainforest with numerous waterfalls and surrealist sculptures.
UNAM Biblioteca Central
Large university library. Outside of the building is covered with the largest murals in the world, created by Juan O’Gorman from tiles in 1956.
Torre Latinoamericana
140 m (204 m with antenna) high skyscraper with 44 floors, built in 1948 – 1956. First skyscraper in the world built in highly seismically active land.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
One of the most influential works in contemporary architecture, three story concrete house built in 1948.
Palacio des Bellas Artes
Beautiful, giant cultural center built in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Neo-Classicism styles in 1904 – 1934. Centre of artistic life in Mexico.
Chapultepec Castle
Often called the only real castle in North America, this castle was built in 1785 – 1863. It has served also as a residence of emperor – Maximilian I. Ornate interiors.
Casa de los Azulejos (Mexico)
Urban palace from 1793 with three walls covered with beautiful blue and white tiles, hosts restaurant with unique interior.
Querétaro aqueduct
1,280 m long aqueduct with 75 arches, average height – 23 m. Built in 1726 – 1738.
San Miguel Concá Mission
The smallest of the five gorgeous Sierra Gorda’s missions. Built in 1754 – 1758. Church has an elaborate, unusual façade in a mix of Baroque and indigenous styles.