CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC MUSEO NACIONAL DE HISTORIA
Castle housing the National Museum of History where you can see paintings and various objects, which illustrate the history of Mexico
Built on top of a hill, this neoclassical castle was used in part as a residence for the viceroys of New Spain before being transformed into a military academy in 1843. If you arrive by foot, you will have to climb the hill, but it is a pleasant walk that awaits you, in the heart of the Bosque de Chapultepec. The castle was defended by the cadets of the military college - known as Niños Héroes - during the attack of the American army in 1847 and also became the residence of Emperor Maximilian and his wife Charlotte, in 1866, and later the house of President Porfirio Díaz. Today, the castle has been refurbished as it was in the time of Emperor Maximilian. You can visit Carlota's room, the reading room and the meeting room. More recently, the castle was used as the setting for the film Romeo + Juliet, released in 1996 and inspired by the theatrical work of William Shakespeare. In the film, the castle was depicted as the home of the Capulets, Juliet's family.
The castle also houses the National History Museum. Here you can see paintings and various objects, which illustrate the history of Mexico, from the colonial era to the Mexican revolution. After visiting the castle and its museum, take the time to stroll through the splendid gardens. From up there, you can enjoy an exceptional view of Mexico City, although the view is rarely clear because of the smog.
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Members' reviews on CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC MUSEO NACIONAL DE HISTORIA
L'histoire nous est comtée à travers des objets, des peintures.
Il y a une très belle vue depuis les jardins.