Tenochtitlan was a major Mexica city-state located on an island in Lake Texcoco, in what is now the center of Mexico City. Traditionally founded in 1325, it became the capital of the Aztec Empire in the 15th century and was the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas. In 1521, it was conquered by the Spanish and their Tlaxcalan allies. The ruins lie in today’s historic center, and the nearby Xochimilco area preserves parts of the original lake landscape. Tenochtitlan shared the island with its sister city, Tlatelolco.
Surroundings:
Location:
- Mexico, Mexico City
- geo:19.429363,-99.134102
- Location ± 0-5 m.
Period or year:
- 1325~ / 1521
Class:
- City
- visible
Identifiers:
- vici:place=101262
Annotations
Relevant museums
National Museum of Anthropology
The National Museum of Anthropology on the Hill of Chapultepec.
Nearby
Templo Mayor
The main temple pyramid of Tenochtitlan.
Tlatelolco (2 km)
The remains of a major pre-Columbian city.
Castle of Chapultepec (5 km)
Castle of Chapultepec.