Great cities of the world

Mexico City

Mexico City, now ranked the world's second largest city, Mexico City had its beginnings as the capitol of the great Aztec empire. Its turbulent history has imprinted on the metropolis a unique mixture of cultures, including that of the ancient Aztecs, sixteenth century Spanish conquerers, and modern Mexicans.The people of Mexico City today celebrate a variety of fantastic festivals and offer guests world-famous, mouth watering cuisine.

World Almanac Library
2004
9780836850239
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