The market is today on property formerly part of the Colegio Máximo de San Pedro y San Pablo de la Compañía de Jesús. Architect A. Muñoz G made the necessary adaptations and it was opened in 1934. It has a theater, kindergarten, and health center. The construction goes from baroque to functionalism, but it is best known for its interior decoration. A large number of murals are displayed in the market, thanks to the impetus of the muralist movement. Visitors can appreciate works of various painters, women and men, and of different nationalities, all students of Diego Rivera.
Heart of México Walking Route: Loreto-San Ildefonso Route
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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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Mexico City's historic and first-recognized Jewish temple . . .
A modern graphic collection in an outstanding Baroque palace from the 18th century.
A striking Baroque work by Pedro de Arrieta stands the test of time.
One of Mexico City's earliest temples is today a cultural center and museum.
One of the most striking Neoclassical churches in the city center, the Church of Nuestra Señora de Loreto is also one of the most crooked.