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

El Gallo de Oro

The Golden Rooster

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 22, 2022

1. El Gallo de Oro Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En funciones desde 1874, la cantina El Gallo de Oro es considerada la más antigua de la Ciudad de México.

A mediados del siglo XX fungió como uno de los centros de reunión del exilio español.

English translation:
In operation since 1874, the El Gallo de Oro bar is considered the oldest in Mexico City.

In the mid-twentieth century it served as one of the meeting places of Spanish exiles.

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 19° 25.895′ N, 99° 8.311′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of Venustiano Carranza and Simón Bolívar, on the right when traveling east on Venustiano Carranza. 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 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: The Ottoman Clock (a few steps from this marker); First Cockfighting Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro Colón (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Jaime Nunó (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Factor Antonio de la Cadena (about 90 meters away); House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña (about 120 meters away); Portal del Coliseo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Golden Rooster Bar (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

El Gallo de Oro and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 22, 2022

2. El Gallo de Oro and Marker

The small marker can be seen here on the left side (north) of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.