Museo Nacional De San Carlos

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  • Address
    Puente de Alvarado 50, Plaza De La República & San Rafael
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  • Phone
    5566 8342
  • Transport
    underground rail: Revolución

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The museum exhibits a formidable collection of European art from the 16th century to the early 20th century, including works by Rubens, Van Dyck and Goya. Occupying the former mansion of the Conde de Buenavista, the unusual rotunda structure was designed by Manuel Tolsá in the late 18th century. It later became home to Alamo victor Santa Anna, and subsequently served as a cigar factory, a lottery headquarters and a school before being reborn as a museum in 1968.