Palacio Nacional (Mexico)
The Palacio Nacional ( German National Palace ) is the seat of the government of Mexico . It is located on the Zócalo , the central square of Mexico City .
Colonial times
Construction of the palace began in 1563 as the residence of the Viceroy of New Spain . Partially destroyed by fires in 1659 and 1692, the palace was then rebuilt in its current form.
19th century
After Mexico gained independence, the palace was renamed the Palacio Nacional and served as the seat of government. During the Second Mexican Empire it was the official residence of the Palacio Imperial, although Chapultepec Castle was the actual residence of the imperial couple Maximilian and Charlotte . After the republic was restored in 1867, the palace became the seat of government again.
20th century until today
In 1926 the building was given a third floor. Between 1929 and 1951, Diego Rivera created his famous murals on the history of Mexico on an area of more than 110 m² . The Palacio Nacional is still the official seat of the government and houses museum facilities in addition to the Ministry of Finance.
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Coordinates: 19 ° 25 ′ 57 ″ N , 99 ° 7 ′ 52 ″ W.