Archbishop′s Palace Museum

Old Archbishop's Palace Museum belonged to the first bishop of New Spain Fray Juan de Zumarraga, who was appointed to the post in 1547. Dying, Bishop donated house Mexico. Later, the residence of the Archbishop of Mexico, was located here. After many years the house has turned into a giant-sized palace, built with the use of different styles. The main courtyard is surrounded by many corridors with arches, carved stone pillars decorated with pilasters. In 1931, the house-museum received the status of a historical monument. As a result of the earthquake in 1985, the building is very damaged. The restoration was completed in 1994.