This architectural wonder of Mexico City houses several art schools and national research centers.

A bullet-scarred monastery chronicles Mexico's turbulent history of foreign invasions.

Its incredible collections are dedicated to preserving Mexico's film history.

Mexico City's largest market contains a Willy Wonka-esque wonderland.

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

Founded by a Basque immigrant, Mexico City's oldest bakery has a history dating back to 1870.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

A fabulously bizarre surrealist sculpture by the late artist Leonora Carrington.

This old-school café is famous for serving coffee, chilaquiles, and the Cuban Revolution.

This once-abandoned mansion is now a dreamy event space.

A statue in Balderas subway station honors the rock star who wrote about it in a song.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.

A bronze statue of the famed Prussian naturalist commemorates the year he spent in Mexico.

The world's tallest carillon is located at the top of this skyscraper in Mexico City.

The museum houses "the most studied meteorite in history," among other geological oddities.

This industrial Art Nouveau gem is a historic hotspot for Mexican counterculture.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

Likely Mexico City's most eclectic shopping mall, with its own version of the Walk of Fame.

This Mexico City subway station will make you feel like you've been transported to the London Underground.

Mexico's second-tallest monument, now half-hidden in a private residential complex.

The outside of this theater is decorated with a Diego Rivera mural that explores the history of Mexico.

Resembling a 15th century medieval fortress, this home once belonged to a legend of Mexican cinema.