Constitution Square

Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution Square) called also el Zócalo is the main square in the historic centre of Mexico City. The square is the centre of the city it today as it has been since the Aztec Times. Around the square, one can see many important historic buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. It is the largest square in Latin America and the third in the world after the squares of Moscow and Beijing. Many events are held here such as ceremonies, religious events and festivals. People on the square can enjoy drinking coffee, eating in a restaurant or just watching multitude of people passing by.