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Mexico City has lots of statues all about the city. One of the most famous is the Angel of Independence which graces Avenida Reforma.

Angel of Independence, Mexico City

Statue of Diana, Mexico City

Monument to Benito Juárez, Mexico City

Another cool thing about Mexico City is that is has large civic gardens all over the place, many more than we have here in Guadalajara, where it seems people are afraid of trees.

Public Garden, Mexico City

A popular museum in Mexico City is the Museo de Antropologiía. I'm not that big on anthropology myself, but I must admit that some of their recreations are really cool.

Museo de Antropología, Mexico City

Museo de Antropología, Mexico City

Now this is more my speed, the Palacio de Bellas Artes that houses a rotating exhibit or two and famous murals of the Mexican muralists.

Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City

This building has some beautiful art deco elements inside.

Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City

José Clemente Orozco, Katarsis

David Siquieros, Nueva democracia

Diego Rivera, El carnaval de la vida mexicana

Not exactly a museum, but rather the Palacio Postal, the central post office in Mexico City. It's obviously from the era when the sky was the limit in Mexico.

Palacio Postal, Mexico City

This Sanborns is in a really old building covered with fancy tiles on the outside. People say it's a must see, but frankly, just seeing that it's this old buiding with a Sanborns inside is sufficient. I include it here for all those people that would otherwise ask if it were absent, "Didn't you go to the Casa de los Azulejos?!"

Sanborns, Casa de los Azulejos

Zócalo, Mexico City

Subway Station, Mexico City

Finally, a view from Bellini, the revolving restaurant on the 45th story of the World Trade Center.

View From Bellini, Mexico City