It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

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

The remains of an Aztec school and various intriguing artifacts lie below a modern cultural center.

This stunning and ethereal mural symbolizes the beauty, unity, and diversity of humankind.

This collection of promotional calendars preserves a staple of mid-century Mexican pop art.

The former Mexican president kept the bullets that killed his predecessor on display in his home, now a museum.

This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life.

This neon installation is a tribute to a Mexica god, who gave his skin to humanity.

The collection of intricate sculptures includes one carved from a mammoth's tusk

History is on display in this hall, which has served as the seat of city government for centuries.

This "City of Books" holds a museum, library, and the complete personal book collections of five of Mexico's greatest thinkers.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

The turquoise-studded skull of a long-dead Aztec man sits within Mexico City’s Museum of Anthropology.

The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

Beneath the most controversial monument in Mexico City is a cultural center that exhibits only digital art.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

This ancient structure was built by a mysterious civilization that was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses connected by a bridge.

66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

Golden and naked, the figure that was once the highest point in New York is all that remains of the second Madison Square Garden.