Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Palace of the Counts of San Mateo Valparaiso
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
1. Palace of the Counts of San Mateo Valparaiso Marker
fue de los Condes de San
Mateo Valparaiso construida
en 1769-1772 por el Maestro
de Arquitectura Francisco Guerrero
Torres.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.
Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic
Erected by Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 19° 25.887′ N, 99° 8.191′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle Isabel la Católica just north of Calle de Venustiano Carranza, on the right when traveling north
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Benito Ricardo Ramírez Espíndola (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel de la Gran Sociedad (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Casa Boker (about 90 meters away); Manuel Murgías Bookstore (about 120 meters away); Factor Antonio de la Cadena (about 120 meters away); Fencing and Gymnastics Teachers’ School (about 150 meters away); Calle de Motolinia (about 150 meters away); Hospital del Espíritu Santo (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
2. Palace of the Counts of San Mateo Valparaiso Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
3. Palace of the Counts of San Mateo Valparaiso Marker
A different view of the corner of the Palace and the marker. Note the very high first floor of the building, also known as the Palace of Iturbide.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
