🎨 National Palace of Mexico City: Where History Paints the Walls 🎨

Perched on the eastern flank of the Zócalo (Mexico City’s main square), the National Palace is a 200m-long crimson fortress housing Mexico’s federal government. But this isn’t just any bureaucratic building—it’s a living timeline: 🏛️ Aztec Roots: Built from the ruins of Moctezuma II’s palace, it’s been Mexico’s power center since pre-Hispanic times. 🔔 Dolores Bell: Above the main entrance hangs the “Grito de Dolores” bell. Every Independence Day (September 16), the president rings it and shouts “¡Viva México!” from the balcony. 🎨 Diego Rivera’s Masterpiece: The inner courtyard boasts Rivera’s 1929–1935 mural “Epic of the Mexican People”, featuring Quetzalcoatl (the feathered serpent god) and Aztec mythology. 🌿 Secret Garden: Escape the crowds in the rear courtyard—a tranquil oasis with fountains, bronze winged horses, and lush greenery. Pro Tip: The palace is FREE to enter! 💃 Combine it with a Zócalo visit for a history-packed morning. #MuseumMagic #ArtPower #MexicoCityWonders 🇲🇽🖼️