The historical roots of alpine metropolis

MEXICO CITY - CITY Aztec Despite the negative image in Hollywood, Mexico is one of the major tourist destinations in the world. The northern part of the country including the capital, Mexico City, thanks to many factors, is very popular among tourists. Ancient history, numerous religious monuments, good weather, excellent facilities for visitors, it is quite reasonable prices and plenty of opportunities for fun turned Mexico into one of the best tourist destinations in the world. The central square of Mexico City Mexico City - the capital and largest city. Moreover, Mexico has one of the leading places among the largest cities in the world. The city's population of 9 million people, and the suburbs - 23 million, so this indicator Mexico far exceeds New York. The capital of Mexico, lies on the territory of more than 1,485 square meters. km, therefore, in view of its population, this city can be considered one of the most populous in the world. Since the mid XX century the population of Mexico City more than tripled. In 1950, the number of residents of Mexico City was approximately three million people. Today, Mexico City, authorities acknowledge, it is almost impossible to count the number of people living in the capital. It is believed that at least five million people living here without registering. Angel of Independence - a monument in honor of the hundredth anniversary of Mexico's sovereign first settlement on the site of modern Mexico City was laid down by the Aztecs as far back as 1325. For some time the city became the capital of their state. In 1521 conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered the city, resulting in the Aztec city was in decline, but its ruins became the foundation for modern Mexico. Aztec capital was built on an island in Lake Texcoco, near the ancient city of Tenochtitlan. In the XVII century, the lake was drained and combined with the river Panuco. During the Spanish conquerors, these cities merged into one large city with a population of 200 ... 250 thousand inhabitants. The city itself was called Tenochtitlan Mexico City until the XVI century. Torre Mayor - the second tallest skyscraper in Latin America Historic Centre of Mexico City is a member of the Federal District and the rest of the city is part of the state of Mexico. All the important historical and religious buildings in Mexico City are the old part of town. The entire historic city center, as well as gardens and canals Sochimilko district, located in the southern part of the city were listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Templo Mayor, near the central town square, just steps away from each other are the most important sights of Mexico City: Cathedral City, National Palace and the ancient ruins of the Aztec Templo Mayor pyramid. This sacred place was discovered accidentally in 1978 during work to lay the cable. See also other materials about the ancient ruins: A reminder of bygone power of Persia Jam - ancient impregnable fortress in North Africa as we conquered Europe with Sea Pompei - The Legend, covered with ashes Rock-of-Kashel - an ancient symbol of the Irish State largest complex of Roman temples built 3000 km from Rome Flooding is useful ... the eruption the Temple of Skulls - a symbol of the Kingdom of the dead, ancient building, the name given to the whole country A lonely wanderer in Baalbek, Appetizers, and locks Bible stories to the abandoned ruins of the Kingdom of Ani At the places of cult sacrifices of the ancient tribes of the southern stone miracle African country, where the two calendars and two ways of calculating time Great restaurants and inspiring ruins of strange dreams about ancient cities ruins of Hampi, injustice and thick beggars Homeland Pythian Games Symbol former power of ancient Greece, ancient treasure among the almond trees of the ancient Greek colony on the territory of modern Italy Sea Gate of the ancient Rome's ancient Roman city in North Africa