There is no doubt that Benito Juárez is one of the most prominent characters in history from Mexico. He was president of the country from 1857 to 1872 and probably, he is one of the best known in the world and despite this, unlike other rulers, he did not live in Chapultepec Castle, but in the National Palace. However, he did not inhabited the place itself, but in a house inside him.
In the enclosure inaugurated on July 18, 1957 at the National Palace, Benito Juárez spent all his mandate there And it wasn't because yes. He was a building lover, since he considered him as one of the most imposing in the historic center of Mexico City. So here we reveal what it was like Benito Juárez's house inside of one of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in the country.
The one that was Benito Juárez's house is within one of the most beautiful and old buildings in the historic center of the CDMX. stockcam / getty images
The arrival of Benito Juárez to the National Palace
After the liberal triumph of the war of reform, Benito Juárez installed his government in Mexico City In 1861. In those years, it was customary for the rulers to live in Chapultepec Castle such as Maximiliano de Habsburg or, in the National Palace, but in the southwest corner where there was a wide space for the full family of the president of the president in Urno.
However, this custom that came from the colony was uncomfortable, so he ordered some adjustments in the North Wing, where he planned to settle with his family. However, the fall of Puebla at the hands of the French invasive troops and the imminent establishment of the empire, forced President Juarez to leave the city, so he had to wait until 1867 to return, already reelected as constitutional president.