CITTÀ DEL MESSICO, Messico — il Sufragio efectivo - No reeleccion murale di Juan o'Gorman, creato nel 1969, adorna un muro nel castello di Chapultepec, città del Messico. Il castello, ora sede del Museo Nazionale di storia (Museo Nacional de Historia), si trova in cima alla collina Chapultepec e ha ricoperto vari ruoli sin dall'inizio della sua costruzione nel 1785.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
23 agosto 2015
Ubicazione:
Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Altre informazioni:
Photograph by David Coleman. Chapultepec Castle, perched atop Chapultepec Hill in the heart of Mexico City, stands as a testament to Mexico's rich and complex history. Construction of this iconic structure began around 1785 under the orders of Viceroy Bernardo de Gálvez. Originally designed as a summer house for the Spanish viceroys, the castle's purpose evolved dramatically over the centuries. It has served as a Military Academy, an Imperial residence for Emperor Maximilian I and his wife Carlota during the Second Mexican Empire, and later as the official residence for Mexican presidents until 1940. The castle also briefly functioned as an observatory before being transformed into the National Museum of History in 1939. Today, visitors can explore exhibits spanning from the pre-Columbian era through Mexico's independence and revolution. The castle's architecture blends Neoclassical and Neogothic styles, reflecting the various periods of its construction and renovation. One of its most striking features is the collection of murals by renowned Mexican artists, including the "Sufragio efectivo - No reeleccion" mural by Juan O'Gorman, created in 1969. This artwork references the political slogan of Francisco I. Madero during the Mexican Revolution, emphasizing the importance of effective suffrage and no re-election in Mexican politics. Chapultepec Castle's strategic location offers panoramic views of Mexico City, making it not only a historical treasure but also a popular tourist destination.
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