La Roma's Famous Sights and Local Lore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
La Roma's Famous Sights and Local Lore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
La Roma's Famous Sights and Local Lore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Join local author Lydia Carey as she leads you through the streets of her favorite Mexico City neighborhood -- Colonia Roma. Along the way you will hear the story of Roma's foundation at the turn-of-the-century, its evolution into one of the city's most popular neighborhoods and what it is like to live there today.
You'll be introduced to famous neighbors, iconic landmarks, gorgeous architecture, and some of Lydia's favorite spots to sit and enjoy the view. This 45-minute audio walking tour will give you a greater context for understanding Mexico's massive capital and an intimate look at one of it's loveliest corners. Get ready for a delightful walk through Colonia Roma.
Plaza Luis Cabrera, Roma Norte is the starting point for this tour. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Itinerary
Plaza Romita(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe oldest Catholic church built in the Americas, the Santa Maria de la Natividad de Aztacalco can be found at Plaza Romita. It dates back to 1530. This was one of the first places that Catholic priests baptized indigenous Mexicans and was also known as the church of the "good hanging". It was a place where convicted criminals would come to pray for a quick and painless hanging.Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe construction of the Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia started in 1910 but didn't finish until 1925 because of the Mexican Revolution. The interior of the church has some art nouveau and art deco influences of the time exemplified by the stained glass windows and other decorative accents.Dulceria de Celaya(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Dulceria Celaya is one of the city's oldest candy shops.
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