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

Siege against the Spanish

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

1. Siege against the Spanish Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Tras la matanza, durante la Fiesta de Toxkatl en el Templo Mayor, que encabezó Pedro de Alvarado, los invasores fueron sitiados en el Palacio de Axayacatl en mayo y junio de 1520.
Diseño: Pablo Moctezuma Barragán

English translation:
After the massacre, during the Feast of Toxkatl in the Templo Mayor, headed by Pedro de Alvarado, the invaders were besieged in the Palace of Axayacatl in May and June 1520.
Design: Pablo Moctezuma Barragán

Erected by Gobierno de la Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1520.

Location. 19° 26.137′ N, 99° 8.217′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle de Tacuba just west of República de Chile, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Tacuba 42, Ciudad de México 06010, 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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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: Francisco González Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan de la Granja (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Payno (within shouting distance of this marker); Café de Tacuba (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital del Divino Salvador (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Teatro de la Ciudad (about 90 meters away); Calle Guatemuz (about 90 meters away); Hernán Cortés' Residences (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

2. Siege against the Spanish Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.