Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Pedestrian Bridge over the Templo Mayor
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
1. Pedestrian Bridge over the Templo Mayor Marker
Este puente atraviesa 700 años de historia de la Ciudad de México. Vas a entrar al corazón del que fuera el Recinto Sagrado de Tenochitlan, una de las ciudades más importantes del mundo antigio. Este espacio público ha sido creado para que aprecies la excepcionalidad del Templo Mayor.
This bridge spans 700 years of Mexico City history. You're about to enter what was the holiest shrine in Tenochtitlan, one of the major cities of the ancient world. This public space has been created so you can appreciate the shrine's uniqueness.
Seamos respetuosos
Please be respectful
Erected by Instituto Nacional de Arqueología e Historia (INAH).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Churches & Religion • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sacred Tree (a few steps from this marker); The Sacred Precinct of Mexico-Tenochtitlan (a few steps from this marker); The Cuauhxicalco, Place of the Eagle Vessel (a few steps from this marker); What is the Templo Mayor made of? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Templo Mayor and its Seven Construction Stages (within shouting distance of this marker); The City of Tenochtitlan (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuauhtémoc's Last Message (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza in Front of the Templo Mayor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Also see . . . The Templo Mayor (at Wikipedia). The Templo Mayor (Spanish for "Main Temple") was one of the main temples of the Aztecs in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City. Its architectural style belongs to the late Postclassic period of Mesoamerica. The temple was dedicated simultaneously to two gods, Huitzilopochtli, god of war, and Tlaloc, god of rain
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
2. Pedestrian Bridge over the Templo Mayor Marker
The pedestrian bridge connects market areas a few blocks to the north to the historic city center.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
3. A view of the Templo Mayor ruins from the pedestrian bridge
The bridge looks out onto the ruins of the Templo Mayor complex. The temple was destroyed by the Spanish and its stones used to construct other buildings in the historic city center.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
4. Imagining the Templo Mayor in its historical location in Mexico City
A series of posters line the pedestrian bridge, including this image of what the Templo Mayor would look like if it still stood in downtown Mexico City.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
5. A nearby UNESCO World Heritage marker from 1988
This marker near the entrance to the nearby Templo Mayor Museum notes that the Historic Center of Mexico City was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
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 219 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
