The Mosaics of Talavera that fully cover their facade were placed in 1737 at the request of Mrs. Graciana Suárez de Peredo, fifth Countess of the Orizaba Valley, to accentuate their baroque novohispano style and colonial architecture.
Thanks to its strategic location, this building host different shops, until in 1911, Sanborns decided to rent it, and then acquire it in 1978. Inside protect two murals: Palcologne dread and Omni-science of José Clemente Orozco.
Mining Palace
Another of the oldest buildings in the CDMX is the Mining Palace, which began to be built in around 1797 by the Spanish architect Manuel Tolsá, who also participated in the construction of the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Inaugurated in 1813, this building host the Real Seminar and the Royal Mining Court and is currently considered a masterpiece of Neoclassical art In America and it is World Heritage Since 1987.
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Old Iturbide Palace
He Old Iturbide Palace It is an architectural jewel of the CDMX, built between 1779 and 1785 by the novohispan architect Francisco Guerrero and Torres, as a residence of the Moncada-Jararal family of Berrio.
Considered as an iconic Mexican baroque work, this palace was also the residence of Agustín de Iturbide between 1821 to 1823, hence its name.
Years later, he served as a hotel, until the National Bank of Mexico acquired it as offices in 1964. Today, it is the Citibanamex Culture Palace, intended for exhibitions and artistic activities.
Spanish casino
Finally, another of the oldest buildings in the historic center is the Spanish casinowhose construction dates back to 1863 by the architect González del Campo.
With one eclectic architecture, This is the oldest social center in Mexico City, thanks to the initiative of José Toriello Guerra and the Spanish community to create a space to meet to continue its traditions and strengthen the Mexico-Spain relationship. Now, you can visit this historic place and enjoy their cultural events and tour the Mexican Hispanic Library Carlos Prieto located within its facilities.