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Casa de los Azulejos

Address: Calle Madero 4, at Callejón de la Condesa, Col. Centro, Mexico City
Phone: 55/5512-9820 Ext. 103
www.sanborns.com.mx

Category: Houses/Mansions
Location: Centro Histórico and Alameda Central

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Fodor's Review:

This 17th-century masterpiece acquired its name, House of Tiles, from its elaborate tile work. The dazzling designs, along with the facade's iron balconies, make it one of the prettiest baroque structures in the country. The interior is also worth seeing for its Moorish patio, monumental staircase, and mural by Orozco. The house, which belonged to the Condes of the Valle de Orizaba, was not originally clad in tile. This took place a few years later when it was covered with tiles from the nearby city of Puebla, where the fifth Countess of Orizaba spent much of her time. The building is currently occupied by Sanborns, a chain store and restaurant, and if you have plenty of time (service is slow) this is a good place to stop for a meal—especially breakfast. Many writers and journalists hang out here, so you might spot important names in Mexican intellectual circles. There is also a store with a pharmacy, bakery, candy counter, and an ATM.

Open: Daily 7AM-1AM
Metro: Bellas Artes

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