The beautiful Esmeralda building was built to house a luxurious and exclusive jewelry store: "La Esmeralda." The designers were the architects, Eleuterio Méndez and Francisco Serrano. The building opened on November 27, 1892. In 2006 the Museo del Estanquillo opened on the upper floors of the building with collections donated by the intellectual Carlos Monsiváis.
Heart of México Walking Route: Alameda Central - Av. Madero
Proyecto “Corredor de Cultura Digital”.
Nombre de la investigación: Investigación Centro Histórico, Monumentos, Edificios y Puntos de Interés (2023)
Dirección de investigación y diseño de Rutas: Acércate al Centro A.C. Guadalupe Gómez Collada
Coordinación e investigación histórica: Fideicomiso del Centro histórico Dir. Maestra Loredana Montes
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Among the strongest places to see historical and colonial period art works . . .
Bellas Artes has long been an iconic symbol of Mexico City's culture and performing arts.
One of Pedro de Arrieta's most lasting contributions to the look and feel of the City.
One of the oldest places on today's calle Madero, the temple is only accessible through a remaining side chapel.
The Benito Juarez monument is just one of the most prominent points of interest in the Alameda Central.
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