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"Mexico City: A Tapestry of History, Culture

Background imageMexico City Collection: Peacock eye, Peacock flower, Tiger lily - Tiger flower, Tigridia immaculata (Spotless stiff-stalk)

Peacock eye, Peacock flower, Tiger lily - Tiger flower, Tigridia immaculata (Spotless stiff-stalk)
FLO4711656 Peacock eye, Peacock flower, Tiger lily - Tiger flower, Tigridia immaculata (Spotless stiff-stalk, Rigidella immaculata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageMexico City Collection: Stanhopea martiana orchid. Native to Mexico. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Stanhopea martiana orchid. Native to Mexico. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628312 Stanhopea martiana orchid. Native to Mexico. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageMexico City Collection: Yellow mariposa lily, Calochortus luteus (Cyclobothra lutea)

Yellow mariposa lily, Calochortus luteus (Cyclobothra lutea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628003 Yellow mariposa lily, Calochortus luteus (Cyclobothra lutea). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageMexico City Collection: Three-colored sage, Salvia tricolor. Mexico City. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Three-colored sage, Salvia tricolor. Mexico City. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627140 Three-colored sage, Salvia tricolor. Mexico City. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageMexico City Collection: Temple bells, Smithiantha cinnibarina (Gesneria cinnabarina)

Temple bells, Smithiantha cinnibarina (Gesneria cinnabarina). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627177 Temple bells, Smithiantha cinnibarina (Gesneria cinnabarina). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageMexico City Collection: Mexican creeper, Antigonon leptopus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Mexican creeper, Antigonon leptopus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628715 Mexican creeper, Antigonon leptopus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageMexico City Collection: Trichosacme lanata, native to Mexico. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Trichosacme lanata, native to Mexico. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4626559 Trichosacme lanata, native to Mexico. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageMexico City Collection: Black-throated magpi-jay, Calocitta colliei. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an

Black-throated magpi-jay, Calocitta colliei. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard
FLO4685070 Black-throated magpi-jay, Calocitta colliei. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universale

Background imageMexico City Collection: Sepulcre of Hernan Cortes in the Church of Jesus Nazareno

Sepulcre of Hernan Cortes in the Church of Jesus Nazareno
2910688 Sepulcre of Hernan Cortes in the Church of Jesus Nazareno; (add.info.: Sepulcre of Hernan Cortes in the Church of Jesus Nazareno, Mexico City, Mexico)

Background imageMexico City Collection: Hymenocalle (Araignee Lily) - Mangrove spider-lily, Hymenocallis latifolia

Hymenocalle (Araignee Lily) - Mangrove spider-lily, Hymenocallis latifolia (Expanded-flowered pancratium)
FLO4579509 Hymenocalle (Araignee Lily) - Mangrove spider-lily, Hymenocallis latifolia (Expanded-flowered pancratium, Pancratium expansum)

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd11, Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 22 October 1967

Formula One World Championship, Rd11, Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 22 October 1967
Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus tries his hand at Bull Fighting. Formula One World Championship, Rd11, Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 22 October 1967. BEST IMAGE

Background imageMexico City Collection: Sportscar World Championship

Sportscar World Championship
Ross Brawn (GBR), Jaguar co-designer (rear, centre), stands with the Championship winning Silk Cut Jaguar team. Jaguar XJR-14 drivers (from left) Teo Fabi (ITA); David Brabham (AUS)

Background imageMexico City Collection: Sportscar World Championship

Sportscar World Championship
Ross Brawn (GBR), Jaguar co-designer, right, with Derek Warwick (GBR), Jaguar, left. Sportscar World Championship, Rd7, Mexico City, Mexico, 6 October 1991

Background imageMexico City Collection: FIA Sportscar World Championship, Mexico City, Mexico, 6 October 1991

FIA Sportscar World Championship, Mexico City, Mexico, 6 October 1991
David Brabham (AUS) Jaguar XJR-14. FIA Sportscar World Championship, Mexico City, Mexico, 6 October 1991

Background imageMexico City Collection: 2006 Champ Car Mexico City

2006 Champ Car Mexico City
10-12 November 2006, Mexico City, Mexico Antonio Pizzonia 2006 Anthony Kent LAT Photographic USA

Background imageMexico City Collection: The Last Moments of the Emperor Maximilian (litho)

The Last Moments of the Emperor Maximilian (litho)
8661415 The Last Moments of the Emperor Maximilian (litho) by Laurens, Jean Paul (1838-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Moments of the Emperor Maximilian)

Background imageMexico City Collection: QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacan, Mexico and one of the judges (oidores)

QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacan, Mexico and one of the judges (oidores)
CUL4860144 QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacan, Mexico and one of the judges (oidores) in the second Audiencia that governed New Spain. Litography

Background imageMexico City Collection: BRAVO, Nicolas (1776-1854). Mexican patriot, politician and soldier

BRAVO, Nicolas (1776-1854). Mexican patriot, politician and soldier. He fought with Morelos during the revolutionary
CUL4850614 BRAVO, Nicolas (1776-1854). Mexican patriot, politician and soldier. He fought with Morelos during the revolutionary movement. Engraving

Background imageMexico City Collection: Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia tricaudata. Critically endangered

Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia tricaudata. Critically endangered. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628245 Dutchman's pipe, Aristolochia tricaudata. Critically endangered. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Background imageMexico City Collection: Smithiantha cinnabarina or Smithiantha fulgida (Naegelia fulgida bicolor)

Smithiantha cinnabarina or Smithiantha fulgida (Naegelia fulgida bicolor)
FLO4629161 Smithiantha cinnabarina or Smithiantha fulgida (Naegelia fulgida bicolor). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Race retiree Dan Gurney (USA) McLaren M7A waits on the grid before the start of the race. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

Background imageMexico City Collection: USA territory from Mexico - Map of territory from Mexico added to the southwestern United States

USA territory from Mexico - Map of territory from Mexico added to the southwestern United States, 1800s
NWI4712617 USA territory from Mexico - Map of territory from Mexico added to the southwestern United States, 1800s.; (add.info)

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus was the race winner and World Champion for the second time as a result. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Eagle T1G powered by the Weslake V12 engine was handed from Dan Gurney (USA) to Bob Bondurant (USA) for the race. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
After much consternation during practice, Dan Gurney (USA) ditched the Weslake V12 engine, in favour of the old Coventry Climax engine, to power his Eagle T1G to fifth place

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Richie Ginther (USA) Honda RA273 led at the start but eventually finished fourth. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Johnny Servoz-Gavin (FRA) Matra Cosworth MS10, retired from the race on lap 58. Mexican Grand Prix, Rd12, Mexico City, Mexico, 3 November 1968. BEST IMAGE

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
A soldier stands by the side of the track to make sure the crowd are held in check. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Lotus 43 of Jim Clark (GBR) sits in the pit lane during practice. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

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Formula One World Championship
Race winner John Surtees (GBR) Cooper T81 Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, Mexico, 23 October 1966

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jo Siffert (SUI) Cooper T81 retired on the thirty-fourth lap with a suspension failure. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

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Formula One World Championship
Race retiree Graham Hill (GBR) BRM P83 leads Dan Gurney (USA) Eagle T1G who finished fifth. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

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Formula One World Championship
Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) BRM finished his home race in fourth place. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Piers Courage (GBR) BRM P126 retired from the race after 25 laps. Mexican Grand Prix, Rd12, Mexico City, Mexico, 3 November 1968. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) BRM P83 retired on lap 27 with an oil leak. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) BRM P83, went out of the race with an oil leak. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, Mexico, 23 October 1966

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
World Champion Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham BT20 ended the season with a second place finish. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

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Formula One World Championship
Jochen Rindt (AUT) Brabham BT26 retired on the third lap with an ignition failure. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) Lotus 33 was running in third place in front of his home crowd when he retired on lap 49 with transmission failure. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

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Formula One World Championship
Ronnie Bucknum (USA) Honda RA273 finished eighth and last in his eleventh and final GP. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Local hero Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) finished the race in fourth place in a BRM P133. Mexican Grand Prix, Rd12, Mexico City, Mexico, 3 November 1968. BEST IMAGE

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus 49B was the race winner and World Champion for the second time as a result. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

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Formula One World Championship
A tree is used as a useful vantage point by some spectators. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus 49B was the race winner and World Champion for the second time as a result. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

Background imageMexico City Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Johnny Servoz-Gavin (FRA) Matra MS10 retired from the race with an ignition failure on lap fifty-eight. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

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Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) BRM P83 retired on lap 27 with an oil leak. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

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Formula One World Championship
World Champion Jack Brabham (AUS) Brabham BT20 ended the season with a second place finish. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 23 October 1966

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Formula One World Championship
Denny Hulme (NZL) Brabham BT20, 3rd place. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, Mexico, 23 October 1966




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"Mexico City: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Resilience" Step into the vibrant streets and you'll find a city that has witnessed countless moments of significance throughout history. From hosting the iconic 1968 Olympic Games to being home to Frida Kahlo's captivating museum in Coyoacan, this metropolis is steeped in stories waiting to be discovered. In a powerful image frozen in time, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies at the 1968 Olympics held here. Australian Peter Norman stands beside them wearing an OPHR badge, showcasing solidarity amidst social unrest. As you wander through Plaza de la Constitucion (Zocalo), your gaze will be drawn towards the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral standing tall against the backdrop of Mexico's flag fluttering proudly. This historic square echoes with centuries-old tales of resilience and national pride. Diego Rivera's awe-inspiring mural depicting pre-Columbian life at the Ministry of Public Education transports you back to c1925 when it was created. The Zapotec Civilization comes alive on these walls as Rivera masterfully captures their rich heritage for all to admire. Travel further back in time with a glimpse into Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) during Spanish conquest through a vividly colored woodcut from 1556. Marvel at how this bustling city transformed over centuries yet retained its essence despite external influences. Fast forward to Formula One World Championship's Mexican Grand Prix held here on October 22nd, 1967 - witness adrenaline-pumping races that captivate motorsport enthusiasts from around the globe. Feel the excitement reverberate through every corner as speed meets passion on these legendary tracks. For breathtaking views that transcend time itself, climb atop Pyramid of Moon and let your eyes feast upon Avenue of Dead unfolding before you.