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Mexico City - Lago Antiguo

North of the Castle lies Lago Antiguo, a lake divided into two by the Gran Avenida. On its west bank stands the Casa del Lago ("House on the Lake"), now belonging to the University and used for certain courses and cultural events.

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Fountain of Netzahualcóyotl
South-west of Lago Antiguo lies the Fountain of Netzahualcóyotl (Fuente de Netzahualcóyotl), commemorating the ruler of Texcoco who also made a name for himself as a poet and philosopher.
Zoo
Between the lake and Calzada Molino on its west bank lie the Zoo (Parque Zoológico), one of the only zoos outside China in which giant pandas have successfully been bred, and the excellent Botanic Garden (Jardín Botánico). In the newer part of the park is the Auditorio Nacional, a huge hall with accommodation for 15,000 spectators, which is used for cultural events, sporting contests and so on.
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Mexico City, Federal District (Distrito Federal)
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