Temple of Santiago Tlatelolco's Stones
A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.

šŸ“œ 16th-century church constructed from destroyed Tlatelolco pyramids.
šŸ” Walls reveal Mexico's past, including ancient deities and bullet scars from the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre. In the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, these hallowed stone ruins of a Prehispanic city are replete with pyramids. The site has witnessed centuries of wars and massacres, including Aztec and Spanish conflicts.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore a church built with ancient Aztec stones, situated within ancient Aztec ruins and pyramids, offering a unique juxtaposition of modern, colonial, and ancient architecture.
šŸ—æ Discover a stone with a petroglyph of the rain god Tlaloc.
šŸ“œ Witness scars of Mexico's recent history, including bullet marks from the 1968 massacre.
āœļø See stones carved with Spanish names like "Ines" and "Juan".
šŸ›ļø Learn about significant historical events and archaeological discoveries.

Tips

šŸ§— Climb the platform around the church to see the stones up close.
šŸš‡ Take Line 3 (Olive green) to Tlaltelolco station and walk to Plaza de las Tres Culturas. Cost: šŸ’° Entrance fee is 40 pesos. Hours: šŸ•’ Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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