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Palacio de Bellas Artes: For the artistic bend

Art is divine. In its most sublime and outrageous forms, art manages to captivate and stimulate the senses to an extent that is simply nonpareil. The visual aspect of art leads seamlessly to the message it tries to convey, and with this seamless transition, startling discoveries and inspirations are drawn. no wonder every country has its own unique version of the arts scene and Mexico is no different. In fact, as you skim through the capital Mexico City you’d find a unique place where the entire country’s art collection is beautifully displayed to the hilt. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the Palacio de Bellas Artes, or the Palace of Fine Arts.

Art Noveau( by Adamo Boari) and Art Deco (by Federico Mariscal) , the exterior and interior architecure styles used in the Palace, greet you with a magnificent view.  The palace has been in existence for more than a century now and still it has not lost any of the charm it got from it’s gifted designers. Italian Carrera marble adorns the front facade, and as  you move inside, the works of Leonardo Bistolfi make their presence felt with a charming display of almost every human emotion. There are more artists to tell you about than just meets the eye, and this post is frankly too short to do justice to them all..

What you should see, and what you shouldnt miss, are the murals present in the palace that give you invaluable insight about the Mexican culture. Also, the palace is the hosting ground for many of the world’s best artistic events, such as photography, music, painting and sculpture. The Ballet Folklórico de México Compania Nacional de Opera de Bellas Artes are prime examples of groups that perform regularly in the palace. Our advice: Just visit the palace. Art lovers will find nirvana here..

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