The site is known as Templo Mayor, because here are the remains of what was the main building of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan.

The Great Temple was the center of political and religious life of the Mexica society . The enclosure of the Great Temple housed not only double temple dedicated to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, which can be admired today. There were also called House of the Eagles, the Temple of Ehecatl, the Tzompantli, the Ball and Calmecac, among other buildings. One of the most admired parts in this area is the relief of the Goddess Coyolxauhqui, located at the foot of the steps leading to the shrine dedicated to Huitzilopochtli. The monolith represents a dismembered female character, reminding the Aztec myth about the birth of their god Huitzilopochtli holder in the Cerro Coatepec. According to the story the pregnancy of the mother goddess Coatlicue Coyolxauhqui infuriated her daughter and their four children, Centzonhuitznahua who decide to kill her. At that time born Huitzilopochtli, who beheaded his mother defending her sister and plunged his body from the top of the hill, which was a dismemberment. Then he pursued his brothers and exterminated. This and other myths were remembered through rituals and offerings in each of the temples of the sacred precinct, being a major source for knowledge of religion and Mexica worldview. Chronology: From 1325-1521 d.C. Location main chronological: Late Post Classic.

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00

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The main entrance is located on Seminary Street, next to the Plaza Manuel Gamio. To get from the south of the city, you should take the Calzada de Tlalpan (which becomes Avenue November 20) opening in the Zocalo. Public transportation is recommended as the Zocalo station line 2 (blue) Collective Transport Metro, located opposite the Metropolitan Cathedral.