Famous Sights and Local Lore of La Roma Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap

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Pass By: Plaza Romita, Avenida Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City Mexico

The oldest Catholic church built in the Americas, the Santa Maria de la Natividad de Aztacalco can be found at Plaza Romita. It dates back to 1530. This was one of the first places that Catholic priests baptized indigenous Mexicans and was also known as the church of the "good hanging". It was a place where convicted criminals would come to pray for a quick and painless hanging.

Pass By: Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia, Calle Puebla 144, Cuauhtemoc 06700 Mexico

The construction of the Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia started in 1910 but didn't finish until 1925 because of the Mexican Revolution. The interior of the church has some art nouveau and art deco influences of the time exemplified by the stained glass windows and other decorative accents.

Pass By: Dulceria de Celaya, Calle 5 de Mayo No. 39, Mexico City 06000 Mexico

The Dulceria Celaya is one of the city's oldest candy shops.