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Antonio and Marcela are visiting Mexico. Both their parents are Mexican, but they were born in San Antonio, Texas. This is the first time they come to Mexico City. They just arrived few days ago.Their aunt Alicia , who lives downtown , picked them up at the airport and took them to her house . They will be straying there for about a month . The day after they arrived , Marcos , who is theircousin, offered to take them sightseeing .

We will begin our day in the Constitution Plaza, called the Zocalo?

Yes, it is. Actually, some people consider it is the most important square of all thecountry because of all the historical buildings you can find there and on the streets surrounding it .

This wasn't the center of the Aztec culture , was it ?

Yes , it was. When the Spaniardsconquered Tenochitlan, they decided to build their city in the same place where the Aztecs had their main buildings. In fact , they destroyed the Aztec dwellings and build theirs over them. The Zocalocovers the site of the old Aztecs capital's main square where the emperor's palace and the Great Temple once stood. Today, the City Hall , Metropolitan Cathedral, Nacional Palace, National Pawnshop, andsupreme Court of Justice, surround the Zocalo.

Ok. Let's go. I am anxious to see all those beautiful places that my parents always talk about. We were born in the United States, but we feel we areMexican too.
The three cousins took the subway, which is known as the Metro, and the few minutes later they were the Zocalo.
The best way to visit downtown Mexico City is on foot, so we will bewalking around most of the time. Over there you can see the National Palace and on the other side is the Metropolitan Cathedral. Opposite the Cathedral, on the other side of the plaza, is City Hall.This is the place where Mexicans celebrate the Independence Day with the President isn't it?

Yes, it is. On the night of September 15, there is a beautiful and emotive ceremony here. The...