Chapultepec Castle
Castillo de Chapultepec
palace in
Mexico City
#8 in Mexico City
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#26 in Mexico
Chapultepec Castle, located in Mexico City, is a historic and architectural marvel perched atop Chapultepec Hill in Chapultepec Park. Originally built in the late 18th century as a summer residence for the Spanish viceroys, the castle has served various roles over the centuries, including a military academy, an imperial residence for Emperor Maximilian I and Empress Carlota, and the official residence of Mexican presidents. Today, it houses the National Museum of History, showcasing a rich collection of artifacts that narrate Mexico's complex past, from the pre-Columbian era through the Mexican Revolution.
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