Jessica & Brice

March 21st, 2015

❤ Welcome to Mexico City!!! ❤

1. It was founded in 1325 and is the oldest city in America. Its original name in the native indiginous language (Náhuatl) was Tenochtitlan which means "City of gods". It was the Aztec Empire capital and had around 300,000 citizens, having more people than any other city of Europe by then.

2. Is the 8th richiest city in the world. It's GDP is $411 billions dolars. It has one of the highest growing economies in the world and it will double by 2020, puting it 7th place after Tokio, New York, Los Angeles , Chicago, París and London. More than 20% of the Mexican economy concentrates here, therefore is one of the principal financial and cultural centers, not only in America, but the world.

3. It has at least 8 archaelogical sites: Cuicuilco, Santa Cruz Acalpixca (in Xochimilco) , Templo Mayor (at Zócalo), Tlatelolco, Santa Cecilia, Tenayuca, Teotihuacan y Acozac.

4. Mexico city is the second most populated city in the world, just after Tokio, with almost 25 million people. It's population and economy are bigger than 100 countries in the world and has the same population that Central America has together.

5. UNAM is the biggest university in the world and most important cultural project of Mexico. It has three orchestras, multiple cinemas, theater, a soccer team, campuses in France, United States and Canada and more then 30 museums in Mexico. In its 170 hectares of construction you can find murals of David Alfaro Siqueiros, two fire stations, a TV channel and more than 300 000 students.

6. UNESCO has declared the historic centre as Work Heritage Site among Xochimilco, UNAM and Luis Barragán mansion.

❤Mexico City interesting and fun facts!!! ❤

8. The central plaza of the city known as Zócalo, is the second biggest in the world and the first in iberoamerican countries. It got its current look in 1958 and has 503, 751 square feet.

7. The city counts with the biggest amount of palaces on the continent. This is because it was the capital city of the Spanish empire and financial center of America during three centuries.

Mexico City is one of the largest, most populated, multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world. It is Mexico's epicenter for politics, finance and culture, where there is balance between respect, rights, liberties and opportunities for both residents and all those who visit. It is a city that not only embraces, but encourages, diversity and freedom of expression. Mexico City is certainly worth experiencng.

This capital has numerous archaeological sites and lakes, museums and palaces, some of which have been declared World Heritage sites. It has historical landmarks that allow visitors to trace back Mexico's history from the pre-Hispanic times and the colonial era with magnificent , iconic architecture to modern day intelligent buildings boasting vanguard designs. It is a metropolis where enrichment is guaranteed.

9. Chapultepec Castle is the only royal castle in the continent because it was home for the Spanish viceroys and Austrian Emperor Maximiliano Von Habsburgo.

10. Mexico City has the most number of museums in America and most in the world after London. It has 151 official museums and more than 200 unofficial galleries. It has more museums than New York City, Paris or Berlin.

Independence Angel The Angel of Independence in the Paseo de la Reforma is an emblematic monument inaugurated in 1910 to commemorate the anniversary of Mexico's independence.	Chapultepec Castle Chapultepec Castle is located in the middle of Chapultepec Park in Mexico City at a height of 2,325 meters (7,628 ft). Is perfect for families to explore, providing one of the most stunning views of the City. Built during the time of the Viceroyalty of New Spain as a summer home, the Castle is now home to the National History Museum and showcases the most spectacular 19th century courtyards, stairways and gardens.	Palace of Fine Arts Heritage by UNESCO, is very important to Mexico's culture as it serves as one of the most relevant lyrical theatres displaying murals from Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Rufino Tamayo, José Clemente Orozco, among others. It has more than 1,500 seats and a fire-resistant curtain, made by the Tiffany House of New York, weighs 24 tons.
Zocalo The Historic Center is the oldest part of Mexico City and is home to some of Mexico's most cherished cultural treasures. Distinguished as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, the area has about 1,500 historic buildings which blend the city's unique history and showcase the pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern areas of Mexico.	Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo's house The neighborhood of Coyoacán, located in southern Mexico City is the intellectual and bohemian neighborhood of the capital. Characters like León Trotsky, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and the bride Jessica lived and grew up here.	Templo Mayor Tenochtitlán, the Aztec City
Mexico City Skyline	Santa Fe (Business Center) Mexico City is the most important business center of the country where there are important national and international corporations. Santa Fe is the biggest business center with intelligent buildings and infrastructure for conferences and business meetings.	National Museum of Anthropology One of the few museums in the world to exhibit objects that originate from only one country. It attracts more than 2 million visitors annually and highlights include the Piedra del Sol (Sun's stone)

12. In 2013, Mexico City won an award at the "World Leadership City" for their climate public policies to improve air conditions. Now is included in the 10 top list cities with best sustainable development.

13. Coyoacán was the first village in America.

14. Chapultepec Forest is the biggest urban park in Latin America and twice as big than Central Park.

15. Mexico City has the second biggest auditorium and third biggest stadium in the world.

16. The Villa de Guadalupe is the second most visited catholic santuarium in the world after the Vatican City, with 14 million visitors a year.

17. The Alameda Central is the first urban park in the continent.

18. México City hosted two Worls Cups in 1970 and 1986, and Olimpic games in 1968.

11. The subway (Sistema de Transporte Colectivo) known as "Metro" is the biggest in Latin America with 12 lines along 120 miles, 195 stations and 7 million daily users.