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Mexico City was built on the site of the magnificent Aztec capital, Tenochitlan. When the Spanish arrived in 1519, they were boggled at the sight of Tenochtitlan, a large city situated on an island in a glittering lake. The center of the city and the Aztec universe was the Great Temple, the Templo Mayor, site of rituals and sacrifices. Today the Templo Mayor has been fully excavated, revealing layer after layer of ancient history. Traveling with kids in Mexico City, plan on spending some time – it's not a city to sightsee in a rush.
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The Centro Historico, the original foundation of Mexico City, was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec empire capital established around 1325 and destroyed by the Spanish in 1521. It contains a large collection of old buildings that date back to the 16th century. Because of its importance, it was included in UNESCO's list of world heritage places in 1987.
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The Floating Gardens of Xochimilco are in the middle of Mexico City. It's a place to spend a few leisurely hours drifting on a network of ancient canals. But, hidden from view, away from all the musicians and all the vendors, is a world rarely seen by outsiders.
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