Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Polyforum Siqueiros
When the university was
built in the far south of Mexico
City in the 1950s, this broad
avenue was created to link it with
the rest of the city. Avenida
Insurgentes today stretches for
28 miles (45 km) and Insurgentes
Sur, the southern stretch, is a
happening area.
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Roma
Conceived and designed by
the master-muralist David Alfaro
Siqueiros, this futuristic building
integrates modern architecture,
sculpture, and art forms. It also
showcases sculpted murals.
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Plaza de Toros México
Colonia Roma, with its
tree-lined streets and varied
architecture, was developed in
the early 20th century. The area,
popular with wealthy residents,
is known for its contemporary art
galleries and cafés.
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Casa Lamm
The largest bull ring in the
Western Hemisphere, it seats
more than 40,000 spectators.
The top matadors perform on
Sunday afternoons from Nov-
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This popular culture center,
bookstore, art gallery, and restau-
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home to one of Mexico City's
most popular soccer clubs,
Cementeros de Cruz Azul.
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Colonia Condesa, with plea-
sant, tree-lined streets and parks,
is home to many writers, artists,
musicians, and other creative
people. There are also many
trendy restaurants here.
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World Trade Center
This park with flower gard-
ens, fountains, pine trees, and
walking paths lined with replicas
of pre-Hispanic sculpture, is a
neighborhood favorite
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Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México
Latin America's largest university
is also known for its modern
architecture and exceptional
murals on the facades of several
buildings
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This glass skyscraper has a
revolving restaurant, Bellini,
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