Palacio de Bellas Artes

"Construction on this colossal white-marble opera house began in 1904 by Porfirio Díaz." Full review

"The main attraction is a copy of the mural that Rivera originally painted for New York City's Rockefeller Center in 1933."

"Immense murals by world-famous Mexican artists dominate the top floors of this splendid white-marble palace." Full review

"This breathtaking building was completed in 1934 and has been the most important center for fine arts in the country ever since." Full review

"The imposing, white-domed wedding cake now known as Palacio de Bellas Artes was originally planned as a national theater, and construction was begun in 1904." Full review

"An architectural gem as well as a treasure trove that unites murals of Orozco, Rivera, Tamayo, and Siqueiros, and a Tiffany glass mosaic curtain." Full review

"The Palace is famous not only for its architecture, but for its collection which houses 17 murals by Mexican artists which were created between 1928-1963." Full review

"Considered the cultural center of Mexico City, the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is a must-visit." Full review

"The Art Nouveau and Art Deco building holds multiple historic murals. The most famous, on the third floor, were painted by Mexican artist and revolutionary Diego Rivera."

"Although various groups perform around the city, the finest offering is at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, where the famed Ballet Folklórico de México performs twice a week." Full review