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National PalacevsHouse of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos)

Both are rated very highly by experts. Overall, National Palace is preferred by most professionals compared to House of Tiles. National Palace comes in at 87 with endorsements from 4 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.

National Palace
8/10
Avenida Pino Suarez, Corregidora esquina Guatemala, Zócalo City 06060
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The grand national palace was initiated by Cortés on the site of Moctezuma's home and remodeled by the viceroys." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The nine murals covering the north and east walls of the first level above the patio chronicle indigenous life before the Spanish conquest." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The seat of power since it was built by the Spanish in the 16C, the Palacio Nacional extends its long façade along the east side of the Zócalo." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Mexico's Palacio Nacional (National Palace) is full of history, both inside and out." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"The National Palace holds the federal executive branch of the Mexican government and sits along Mexico City's main public square, El Zócalo" Full review
House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos)
8/10
Francisco I. Madero 4, Centro Histórico City 06500 Ciudad de México
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This "House of Tiles" is one of Mexico City's most precious colonial gems and popular meeting places." Full review
Michelin Guide 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 Fodor's
"This 17th-century masterpiece acquired its name, House of Tiles, from its elaborate tile work." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Most of the tiles that adorn the outside walls were produced in China and shipped to Mexico." Full review
Frommer's 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

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