Walking Tour - Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City

Discover some of the murals most iconic and beautiful murals you’ll find around Mexico City. Muralism has been a big thing in Mexico for almost a century and some of its exponents are also considered to be among the country’s greatest artists. Murals are much more than just aesthetics though, they act as detailed representations of the political and social environment of Mexico throughout its history. If you’re interested in learning some Mexican history, murals are a great place to start. Most of them are located in historical buildings and museums you can not miss in your visit.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Museo de las Constituciones UNAM, Calle del Carmen 31, Centro Historico, Mexico City 06010 Mexico

Contemplate Mexico's first mural (1922), Roberto Montenegro’s mural, The Tree of Life, often called the Tree of Science, remains remainsIts meanings encompass everything from cosmic to psychological aspects, bringing together the celestial, the feminine, and the maternal, while also embodying a bisexual character."

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City Mexico

The old National Preparatory School is the birthplace of Muralimso. Here is La Creación, the first mural by Diego Rivera. The piece decorates the amphitheater of the Old College of San Ildefonso, where he would meet for the first time a teenager named Frida Kahlo.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06050 Mexico

Shortly before the inauguration of the majestic Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1934, several Mexican muralists with international recognition received the official commission to paint on the walls of said enclosure.

This building, which stands intact on Juarez Avenue in the Historic Center of the city, is the maximum house of artistic and cultural expression in Mexico City.

It is a space that accommodates exhibitions, dance shows, plays and more. Its museum, which opened at the same time as the building, was the first museum in Mexico. And undoubtedly the most important works of this place, are the murals that adorn the walls, and that were run by different Mexican artists.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"There are 3 emblematic places that this tour considers to enjoy the muralist movement, of which 2 buildings are entered depending on the day of the week. From Tuesday to Friday it includes a visit to the Secretary of Public Education or the Colegio San Ildefonso if you request it at the beginning of the Tour. On weekends we visit the Colegio San Ildefonso and the Palace of Fine Arts."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 1 To 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Former College of San Ildefonso, Justo Sierra 16, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Guide service
• Museum entrance tickets included

Não Incluído

• Transportation
• Gratuity Not Included

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