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The Art Déco period was key in the history of Mexico; in many cases, artists melted this sense of modernity with the roots of the country.
We are going to see monuments, apartment buildings, an opera house, and even a bank that show how this style developed in the city.
This walking tour is for people who don't really know what exactly art deco is, all the way to experts who would like to know what makes the Mexican movement special and unique.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are meeting right under the dome of the Monumento a la Revolución. By the glass elevator.
This tour ends at the most impressive building from that era: the Bank of Mexico Museum.
Itinerary
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1
An introduction to Mexican Art Déco, its formal characteristics and its nuances with the Mexican Revolution War, the influences from other countries, but also how this movement talks a lot about the indigenous past of Mexico since it developed during the creation of a national identity. We are going to explore the outside of the monument and discuss other Art Déco buildings in the area. We do not enter this museum because there are no Art Déco elements on display. Later, we are going to visit the inside of the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Bank of Mexico Museum.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
Details on the influence of the prehispanic world in mexican Art Déco.
Admission ticket free -
2
We will discuss the imapct of the earthquake of 1985 in the Art Déco architecture of the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The muralist movement within the Art Déco movement.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
This neoclassical building from the first decade of the XXth Century was renovated by 1927 and transformed into an Art Déco masterpiece.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The total duration of the tour includes the travel time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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