Diego Rivera’s murals stand as Mexico City’s most remarkable artistic treasures. These massive works tower 16.5 feet high and stretch nearly 50 feet wide, with each piece weighing around 35 tons. The celebrated Mexican muralist started these monumental paintings in the 1920s. His public art captured Mexico’s rich history and social challenges. Art lovers can find Rivera’s famous murals at several iconic spots throughout Mexico City. “The History of Mexico” adorns the National Palace walls. This stunning panoramic work traces the nation’s journey from Aztec times through the Mexican Revolution, and Rivera began this masterpiece in 1929. The Secretaría de…
Where to See Diego Rivera Murals in Mexico City



















