![]() ![]() While the plinth is long gone now, the name stuck. This nickname was adopted in the 19th century and refers to the monument intended to be erected in the plaza, but never materialized (apart from its plinth). Previously called Arms Square (Plaza de Armas) or Main Square (Plaza Principal), it is nowadays more commonly referred to as El Zócalo, which means "the plinth". The central square of the Mexican capital is also one of the largest public squares in the world, measuring 57,600 m2 and capable of holding up to 100,000 people at once! To explore these and other top attractions in the ancient yet perpetually vibrant historic heart of the Mexican capital, take this self-guided walking tour!įormally known as Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución), this is one of Mexico City's most historically and culturally intriguing destinations. The Latin-American Tower (Torre Latinoamericana) is a modern addition to the cityscape and one of the best-known skyscrapers in Latin America completed in 1956. It is also home to the majestic Palace of Iturbide, the former residence of the country's first emperor. ![]() This street accommodates a multitude of street vendors and taco restaurants (taquerías) coexisting harmoniously with high-end establishments. The bustling thoroughfare Madero Street (Calle Madero), cutting through the city center, is yet another attraction. Here, you will also find the iconic art nouveau Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) and the Great Temple (Templo Mayor) archaeological site. Other key local landmarks include the Baroque-style Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) and the National Palace (Palacio Nacional), the seat of the country's president, adorned with Diego Rivera's murals depicting pre-Hispanic life and the history of the Mexican nation after the Conquest. From here, the historic center extends for several blocks in all directions, reaching as far as Alameda Central Park in the west. Apart from being the city's main square, it is also the largest square in Latin America. This area is centered around the massive Zócalo plaza, formally known as Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución). The vast majority of historic sites, such as a large number of museums, are found in the central part of the city – a World Heritage Site since 1987. Nowadays, the historic heart of Mexico City (Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México) still roughly correlates with the ancient Tenochtitlan, revealing pre-Colombian heritage embedded in the street grid, locations' names, and architecture. This wealth is now manifested in the multiple mansions, such as the House of Tiles (Casa de Azulejos), abounding in the downtown area. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the conquistadors accumulated great fortunes, mostly through mining and commerce. Whilst at it, they retained the original layout of the city pretty much intact. According to a legend, the Mexicas' principal god, Huitzilopochtli, pointed out the site of the future settlement with an image of a golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, devouring a rattlesnake.Īfter their Conquest, in the early 1500s, the Spaniards started to build Mexico City on the ruins of the conquered Tenochtitlan, often using for their construction the stones from the fallen Mexica temples. Originally known as Mexico Tenochtitlan, the city was built by the Mexicas (aka Aztecs) in 1325. Players can train in a number of para-sports including the precision-ball-sport boccia, football 5-a-side, athletics, wheelchair basketball and participate in online tournaments.Mexico City is the oldest capital in the Americas and is one of the two founded by indigenous people. The game aims to let people to enjoy the Paralympics in an innovative way by allowing them to gather inside Pegasus City with friends during the current situation when visiting the actual sporting venues is physically difficult. Once the game generates advanced avatars called “Mine,” whose faces are created based on selfie images taken from the player’s smartphone, the Mine can now forge new relationships with other avatars by freely roaming around the city and participating in various competitions, all the while parlaying back what is happening to the player from the virtual city. Pegasus City serves as a testing ground for a utopian future built on the ideals of the IPC’s philosophy of “Diversity & Inclusion,” where the individuality of each person is fully respected and where players can equip themselves with prosthetic arms, legs and wheelchairs. The Pegasus Dream Tour is a massive avatar RPG that features Mine, kind-hearted avatar characters that aim to achieve high goals as para-athletes.
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