Mexico City - Parque Alameda Central
Bounded on the south by Avenida Juárez and on the north by Avenida Hidalgo, the Parque Alameda Central, a shady and beautifully kept park with fine old trees, benches, numerous fountains and pieces of sculpture, was originally laid out in 1592 and in pre-Columbian times had been a market place (tianguis). Always crowded with visitors and hawkers, the park is at its busiest and gayest at Christmas, when it is illuminated and decorated and becomes a popular amusement park.
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Teatro de Bellas Artes
The great hall, known as the Teatro de Bellas Artes, can seat an audience of 3500. The stage has a glass-mosaic curtain weighing 22 tonnes, designed by Dr Atl (Gerardo Murillo) and made by Tiffany's of New York. It depicts, with carefully contrived lighting effects, the landscape of the Valley of Mexico with the two mighty volcanoes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl.
The famous Ballet Folklórico performs in the theatre three times a week.
The famous Ballet Folklórico performs in the theatre three times a week.
Beethoven Memorial
On the east side of Parque Alameda Central, opposite the Palacio de Bellas Artes, stands a Beethoven Memorial, with a death-mask of the composer, donated by the local German community.
Hemiciclo Juárez
In the park stands a semicircular memorial to the reforming President Benito Juárez (1806-72); known as the Hemiciclo Juárez, it was erected in 1910. Behind the seated statue stand two female forms symbolising Justice and Glory. On September 18th every year the President inspects a parade at this spot.
Plaza de las Culturas
At the same time as Plaza de Solidaridad was being laid out the Plaza de las Culturas was laid out between Calles Luis Moya and Revillagido. Reproductions of the works of famous sculptors of the 19th c. are on display.
