Federal District buildings on Zocalo

Looking south to the Federal District buildings. Far right is the former Portal de Mercaderes. All buildings will be decorated for the 2010 Bicentenario celebrations

The two twin buildings on the south side of the main plaza or Zocalo of Mexico City are home to Mexico City's city governement. The right-hand or west building is the original "Palacio de Ayuntamiento" (City Hall Palace) and has been the site of city government since the 1520s. The left-hand or east building is newer, from the 20th century but done in neo-colonial style.

City Hall Palace

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  Facade of the palace
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  Tile mosaic of Coat of arms of Coyoacan
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  Tile mosaic of founding of Mexico City
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  Coat of arms of Mexico City
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  Coat of arms of Villa Rica
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  West side patio
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  Main staircase between the patios
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  East side patio
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  East side patio from Salon de Cabildos
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  Entry hall of Salon de Cabildos with some of the portraits of Mexico's old viceroys
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  View of entry hall of Salon de Cabildos with some of the portraits of Mexico's old viceroys
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  Ceiling of the entry hall
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  Salon de Cabildos
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  Salon de Cabildos
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  Part of ceiling fresco in Salon de Cabildos
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  The two buildings seen from rooftop restaurant of Hotel Majestic

New building

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  Facade of the building