Get a privileged view over Mexico City's Historic Center from a terrace right in its heart.

A grand entrance to one of the world's smallest Chinatowns.

An impressive if morbid collection of mummified remains from different eras of the region's history.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

A former factory hosts an amazing collection of Mexican marionettes.

The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.

This palatial building has lived many lives as a convent, prison, cultural center, state archives, and government offices.

Abandoned figurines adorn a small plot on the side of a craft market's entrance.

This neon installation is a tribute to a Mexica god, who gave his skin to humanity.

A gigantic, symbolic artwork covers the side of the building.

This collection of promotional calendars preserves a staple of mid-century Mexican pop art.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.

A barbarous band of serpents guard the bases of these Aztec temples.

By night, this auto repair shop turns into a taquería serving up some of the city's finest al pastor tacos.

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

The burial place of some of Mexico's most prominent residents is full of macabre stories and hidden masonic symbols.

These biodiverse university gardens form a green oasis amid the urban chaos of Mexico City.

These haunting ruins of a 700-year-old Prehispanic city have witnessed centuries of wars and massacres.