Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
House of the Adelantados of New Galicia
1530
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos
Here was the house of the ‘adelantados’ of New Galicia, later the Marquis of Villamayor
1530
Catalogue of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments
Erected 1955 by Catálogo de la Inspector General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1530.
Location. 19° 26.256′ N, 99° 8.01′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of República de Brasil and Calle República de Venezuela, on the right when traveling north on República de Brasil. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: República de Brasil 31, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
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: Ex-Palace of the Inquisition (a few steps from this marker); Manuel Acuña (a few steps from this marker); Palacio de Medicina (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex-Customs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza and Portal of Santo Domingo (within shouting distance of this marker); Gónzalo de Salazar (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of the Expiration (within shouting distance of this marker); Salón Madrid (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding House of the Adelantados of New Galicia. An 'adelantado' was a title held by Spanish nobles in service of their respective kings during the Middle Ages. It was later used as a military title held by some Spanish conquistadores of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. New Galicia was the region of middle and western Mexico that now covers

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
2. House of the Adelantados of New Galicia Marker
The marker can be seen on the right side of the Ex-Royal Customs House, roughly above a silver car heading north on Calle República de Brasil. To the left is the Ex-Palace of the Inquisition, now the Museum of Mexican Medicine.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
