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Museo Casa De Leon TrotskyvsHouse of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos)
Museo Casa De Leon Trotsky and House of Tiles are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, House of Tiles scores marginally higher than Museo Casa De Leon Trotsky. House of Tiles is ranked #12 in Mexico City with praise from 4 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Museo Casa De Leon Trotsky
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Atlas Obscura
Time Out
Afar Magazine
New York Times
Frommer's
Río Churubusco 410, Mexico City, 04000, Mexico
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Fodor's "Resembling an anonymous and forbidding fortress, with turrets for armed guards, this house is where Leon Trotsky lived and was murdered." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Memorabilia and biographical notes are displayed in buildings off the patio, where a tomb engraved with a hammer and sickle contains Trotsky's ashes." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A museum in the former home of Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky. " Full review
Time Out "This museum exhibits the history of Leon Trotsky and his wife Natalia Sedov when they were pursued by the Stalinist regime." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Coyoacan neighborhood is well known for Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul—totally worth the trip—but poor Leon Trotsky doesn't seem to get much attention." Full review
New York Times "Trotsky’s house is a quieter scene than the Casa Azul. It too has a pleasant courtyard...adjacent to the house is an exhibition of photos of Trotsky and his associates"
Chasing Spirits: Mexico City’s House Museums
October 26, 2022
Frommer's "The museum is devoted to illuminating the history and ideals of this important figure—and the very different plans he had for Russia." Full review
House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos) Frommer's
Michelin Guide Fodor's Lonely Planet Frommer's
Francisco I. Madero 4, Centro Histórico City 06500 Ciudad de México
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Frommer's "This "House of Tiles" is one of Mexico City's most precious colonial gems and popular meeting places." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The fountain and staircase - with a mural painted in 1925 by José Clemente Orozco - highlight the décor." Full review
Fodor's "This 17th-century masterpiece acquired its name, House of Tiles, from its elaborate tile work." Full review
Lonely Planet "Most of the tiles that adorn the outside walls were produced in China and shipped to Mexico." Full review
Frommer's "One of Mexico City's most precious colonial gems and popular meeting places...you can stroll through to admire the interior. Pause to see the Orozco mural, Omniscience, on the landing" Full review
