This is what the CDMX Zócalo looked like over 60 years ago

he Zocalo Mexico City (CDMX) is one of the most popular places in the country, which It has changed year after yearnew constructions have been added and even some are no longer part of the space.

Recently, the zocalo has become pedestrian, that is, In the surrounding streets They can no longer trade the carsso that residents of the capital can enjoy and move around the space more freely.

He was the writer Enrique OrtizAlso known on social networks as Tlatoani Cuauhtémocwho shared a short video clip on social networks showing what Zócalo supposedly looked like in the 1940s.

In the video, you can see that compared to what it looks like now, the Zócalo It looks completely differentBecause one of the main characteristics that stands out is seeing more plants. Palm trees of different sizes and planters adorn the place.

From the front you can see what appears to be a temple or church in it Long structure and with different images Related to religion.

People were seen walking around in space and the clothes they wore were different from the ones they wear today, because in… Men wear suitsWhile women wear long skirts.

Another aspect that should be highlighted is the use of cars, because before that there were not so many units, which means that There won't be much traffic Vehicles rotate more flexibly.

Zocalo Mexico City, officially known as Constitution SquareIt is one of the public places The largest and most symbolic in Mexico. Located in the heart of the capital's historic center, this site has served as the nerve center of Mexico's political, cultural and social life since pre-Hispanic times.

Originally, the area occupied by the Zocalo today was part of the city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, and was known as Templo Mayor, The religious and political center of Mexicans. After the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, the area changed dramatically, and important colonial buildings were erected on the ruins of Tenochtitlan.

Zocalo has it An area of ​​​​about 57 thousand 600 square meters. Around the square are some of Mexico's most important and symbolic buildings, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, where the office of the President of Mexico and the historic murals of Diego Rivera are located, and the City Government Building of Mexico.

Throughout its history, the Zocalo has been the scene of countless events of great importance, from Indigenous celebrations of political eventsCultural festivals, concerts and demonstrations. Its diversity and historical importance make it a meeting place for the most diverse expressions of Mexican society.

Today, the Zócalo continues to serve as a meeting point for Mexico City residents and tourists, providing a public space that reflects the country's historical and cultural wealth. In addition, UNESCO has declared the historic center of Mexico City, including the Zocalo World Heritage Site in 1987while recognizing its exceptional universal value.