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A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.

The official Presidential Residence of Los Pinos became an emblem of Mexico's opulence and presidential corruption.

In Chapultepec Park there is a pavilion gifted to Mexico from South Korea to honor the 1968 Summer Olympics.

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

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

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

A few steps from the site of the Tlatelolco massacre, this museum tells the story of Mexico's 1968 student protests.

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

This giant expressionist head crowns a museum devoted to a beloved Mexican leader.

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

A "time traveler's" vision of human history stretches throughout Mexico City's Copilco metro station.

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

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

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

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

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

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

Hidden for more than a century, the grave of the Conquistador remains forgotten behind these church walls.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

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

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

Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.