A Walking Tour of Mexico City

Plaza Tolsa, El Caballito

_{Photo by Bruce Herman, courtesy of the Mexican Tourism Board}

Manuel Tolsa (1757-1816) was a Spanish sculptor and architect who arrived in Mexico in 1791. Some of his most famous works are:

• the design of the Palacio de Mineria (across the street)
• the conclusion of the Metropolitan Cathedral
• this bronze statue of Charles IV

The impressive building behind the statue was completed in 1911 and since 1982 has housed the National Art Museum (Museo Nacional de Arte), which has a large collection of Mexican art, primarily paintings showing Mexico's art development between 1810 and 1950.

Museo Nacional de Arte

• Open 10:30 to 5:30, Tuesday to Sunday
• Admission: 30 pesos, free on Sundays

Index: A Walking Tour of Mexico City

1. The Zocalo
2. The National Palace (Palacio Nacional)
3. The Great Temple (Templo Mayor)
4. The Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
5. The House of Tiles
6. Plaza Tolsa, El Caballito
7. Post Office Palace (Palacio Postal)
8. The Latin American Tower (Torre Latinoamericana)
9. The Fine Arts Palace (Palacio de Bellas Artes)
10. The Alameda Park