The National Palace was built over the ruins of Moctezuma Xocoyotzin Palace by the Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes after the fall of the Aztec Empire in 1523. After Mexican independence in 1821, it was named the National Palace. Since then, there have many renovations done by presidents and Emperor Maximilian I. The Palace has been the residence of viceroys, presidents, and the emperor till 1884. At present, the palace has again become the residence of current President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The building holds memoirs of the Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes and it also displays a panoramic mural of Mexican history done by the famous Diego Rivera. Originally built upon the Aztec empire's ruins, the building materials of the palace are centuries old and some of the areas are original to its history. It is now used as a governmental building.
Take Metro Line 2 and get down at Metro Zócalo station at the Zócalo. It is a 3-minute walk from the Metro Station to the National Palace.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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