Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Last Residence of Moctezuma
Las Casas Viejas de Moctezuma
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015
1. Last Residence of Moctezuma Marker
Aquí estuvieron las casas viejas de Moctezuma hasta 1521.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.
Here was the last residence of Moctezuma until 1521.
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 • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1521.
Location. 19° 26.053′ N, 99° 8.047′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Monte de Piedad, on the left when traveling north. 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: Palace of Axayacatl (a few steps from this marker); Monument to Enrico Martínez (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruins of an Aztec Pyramid (within shouting distance of this marker); The Main Chapels of the Cathedral of Mexico City
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Regarding Last Residence of Moctezuma. The mexica leader Moctezuma had his residences here up to 1521. After the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish, these residences were taken over by Hernán Cortés and others and converted into other buildings.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015
2. Last Residence of Moctezuma Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance to the Monte de Piedad bank building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
