Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City

Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City beside Alameda Central.
Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City beside Alameda Central.

Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City is a major performing arts venue and museum on the edge of Alameda Central. Construction began in 1908 and the building opened in 1934, combining Art Nouveau and Art Deco design. It houses murals by major Mexican artists and is one of the city’s best-known cultural landmarks.

Photo taken in April 2018.

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