Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

House of Luis de Castilla

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017

1. House of Luis de Castilla Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo la casa de Don
Luis de Castilla hacia 1550.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República

English translation:
Here was the house of
Luis de Castilla
around the year 1550.
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: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1550.

Location. 19° 26.149′ N, 99° 7.899′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection of Avenida República de Argentina and Calle Justo Sierra, on the right when traveling north on Avenida República de Argentina. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeological Remains at Republica de Argentina Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Former College of San Ildefonso

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Former School of Jurisprudence (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics (about 90 meters away); The Tláloc Braziers (about 90 meters away); Cristóbal Vargas Valades (about 90 meters away); The Seminary of San Ildefonso (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding House of Luis de Castilla. Luis de Castilla (b. Spain, 1502 - d. Ciudad de Mexico, 1580) was a relative of Hernán Cortés (through his second wife). He was sent to Mexico from Spain in order to manage an area of Oaxaca known as Tutupec. In later years he also managed the mine at Taxco. Both of these properties allowed de Castilla access to important posts in the colonial government of New Spain, including being named regidor of the city. Similarly to other early colonists, he was accused of serious abuses against his indigenous workers and faced judicial inquiries in many related cases.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017

2. House of Luis de Castilla Marker

The marker is to the left of the entryway on the left of the corner nearest the viewer. This building is now the headquarters for the Porrua chain of bookstores.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.