Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
House of the Count de la Torre de Cossio
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018
1. House of the Count de la Torre de Cossio Marker
Casa del Conde de la Torre de Cossio edificada a fines del siglo XVIII en parte del solar que ocupó la casa de Don Juan Manuel de Sotomayor conocido por Solórzano.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.
House of the Count de la Torre de Cossio built in the late 18th century on part of the site that occupied the house of Juan Manuel de Sotomayor, known by Solórzano.
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.
Location. 19° 25.813′ N, 99° 8.049′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on República de Uruguay just west of Avenida 20 de Noviembre, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Street with Public Lighting (a few steps from this marker); The Temple of San Bernardo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Diego Franco (about 90 meters away); Convent of San Bernardo (about 90 meters away); Las Fábricas Universales (about 90 meters away); Alexander von Humboldt (about 120 meters away); El Palacio de Hierro (about 120 meters away); Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018
2. House of the Count de la Torre de Cossio Marker
The marker is partially visible to the left of the blue awning on the building in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
