Robert Watcher
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Exploring the architectural beauty of Mexico City Centro, where history meets modernity.
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Exploring the architectural beauty of Mexico City
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Robert Watcher
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Palacio de Bellas Artes, Jewel of Mexico City
Robert Watcher
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*El Caballito* is more than just a statue—it’s a piece of Mexico’s rich history. Created by Spanish sculptor Manuel Tolsá, this bronze masterpiece was originally placed in the Zócalo before finding its current home in front of the National Museum of Art. It represents an era of Spanish rule and the transition that followed, making it a silent witness to the passage of time.
Robert Watcher
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Layers of time, standing side by side. From ancient Mayan ruins to colonial elegance, this view in the heart of Mexico City is a breathtaking reminder of how history shapes the present.
The building in the photo is the Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture located in the heart of Mexico City. Right in front of it, the ruins belong to the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the ancient Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán.
The juxtaposition of these two landmarks—one symbolizing colonial power, the other indigenous heritage—makes this spot one of the most historically rich and visually striking in all of Mexico.
The building in the photo is the Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), a stunning example of Spanish colonial architecture located in the heart of Mexico City. Right in front of it, the ruins belong to the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the ancient Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán.
The juxtaposition of these two landmarks—one symbolizing colonial power, the other indigenous heritage—makes this spot one of the most historically rich and visually striking in all of Mexico.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Wry fascinating account of that statues of Charles V, King of Spain. The sculpture has a very controversial and existentially fraught history. Anti colonial feelings were so strong at one time there populace wanted to melt down the 4 tons of bronze for coins and swords!
It has been moved around, stored inside and shown behind a grid all because of its controversy!
Asher
It has been moved around, stored inside and shown behind a grid all because of its controversy!
Asher
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Mexico City
This, however, is not built just to be functional, but for all to marvel and be subdued by!
Here is a most ornate, formidable high-ranking architecture, demanding excellence in both engineering skilled artisan performance. The result is fit only for princes the treasure to put on such displays of prowess!
Asher
Robert Watcher
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Here is detail photo of Palacio de Bellas Artes, that I took and have processed into a compelling image for print8ng and framing
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Robert Watcher
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My preference is to have interesting people in my architectural shots if available
Ella mira sin mirar,
thinking of old promises and new beginnings.
Los colores del barrio no han cambiado—
pero ella sí.
In the hush of this quiet doorway,
she wonders if home is a place,
or a moment she already passed by.
Ella mira sin mirar,
thinking of old promises and new beginnings.
Los colores del barrio no han cambiado—
pero ella sí.
In the hush of this quiet doorway,
she wonders if home is a place,
or a moment she already passed by.
Robert Watcher
Well-known member
Now here was an amazing structure to see in Mexico City. Right across the street from a Costco that we went to at the end of the day.
The Museo Soumaya in Mexico City stuns with its futuristic curves and shimmering skin—housing centuries of creativity under one iconic roof.
Anne & I didn’t have enough time go inside, but is definitely a must-do on our next trip to Mexico Ciity and finding these details:
Museo Soumaya is one of Mexico City’s most iconic and visually striking museums—both for its architecture and its vast, eclectic art collection. Founded by billionaire Carlos Slim and named after his late wife, Soumaya Domit, the museum is a non-profit cultural institution with two locations: Plaza Loreto and the more famous Plaza Carso in the upscale Polanco district.
The Plaza Carso building, opened in 2011, is a futuristic, six-story structure wrapped in 16,000 hexagonal aluminum tiles. Designed by architect Fernando Romero (Slim’s son-in-law), it’s a showstopper that reflects light in dazzling ways depending on the time of day.
Inside, the museum houses over 66,000 works of art spanning 30 centuries. Highlights include:
• The world’s largest private collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside France, including The Thinker and The Kiss
• Works by European masters like Salvador Dalí, Monet, Van Gogh, El Greco, and Tintoretto
• Mexican icons such as Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo
• An extensive collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial coins, religious relics, and decorative arts
Best of all? Admission is free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the world.
The Museo Soumaya in Mexico City stuns with its futuristic curves and shimmering skin—housing centuries of creativity under one iconic roof.
Anne & I didn’t have enough time go inside, but is definitely a must-do on our next trip to Mexico Ciity and finding these details:
Museo Soumaya is one of Mexico City’s most iconic and visually striking museums—both for its architecture and its vast, eclectic art collection. Founded by billionaire Carlos Slim and named after his late wife, Soumaya Domit, the museum is a non-profit cultural institution with two locations: Plaza Loreto and the more famous Plaza Carso in the upscale Polanco district.
The Plaza Carso building, opened in 2011, is a futuristic, six-story structure wrapped in 16,000 hexagonal aluminum tiles. Designed by architect Fernando Romero (Slim’s son-in-law), it’s a showstopper that reflects light in dazzling ways depending on the time of day.
Inside, the museum houses over 66,000 works of art spanning 30 centuries. Highlights include:
• The world’s largest private collection of Auguste Rodin sculptures outside France, including The Thinker and The Kiss
• Works by European masters like Salvador Dalí, Monet, Van Gogh, El Greco, and Tintoretto
• Mexican icons such as Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo
• An extensive collection of pre-Hispanic and colonial coins, religious relics, and decorative arts
Best of all? Admission is free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the world.
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