México City Day 1 pt 2

More of our walking tour took us round the impressive post office, political building and the heart of the city; the Palacio de Bellas Artes which is designed in an art deco style inside (very much like alot of buildings in New York or Great gatsby 😎) it houses an art gallery on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor. Including the famous work of Diago Rivera (married to Frida Kahlo also famous painter and revolutionary woman of her time! 😊) 'Man, Controller of the Universe' which was originally was started in the Rockefeller building in New York, but as it was deemed too radical and communist, the Rockefeller family had it destroyed in 1934, so Diago had to come back to Mexico City after losing his contract in America and re-paint this mural in the Palacio de Bella Artes. It also has art by other artists of that era like Siqueiros, Alfaro, Orozco, O'Gorman and Tamay. The palace is also home to many famous shows including ballets, opera and musicals. The curtain in the main threatre is very famous for being designed by Tiffany Co. in 1912 made with mosaic of a million 2 cm crystals composing the landscape of the Valley of Mexico. On our walk we also came across streets of just dresses which apparently are a big thing for when girls turn 15,its a sweet 15 not 16 here. But they have big parties that can cost up to $5000 or $6000 just for one party! The cakes are a big thing too, as you have to have an amazing cake for such a big party lol 😂Read more