Chapultepec Park's Castle,
Mexico City (17 Dec 99)
Chapultepec Park is Mexico City's largest park. One of its main attractions is Emperor Maximilian's castle built on top of a hill with a commanding view of the city.
During the American invasion of Mexico in the late 1800s, the castle was defended by a squad young cadets, one of whom wrapped himself in the Mexican flag and jumped to his death, rather than surrender the colors to the advancing enemy.
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Front of the Castle, Theme Photo |
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Early American flag used in the invasion of Mexico City |
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Ceiling mural of cadet jumping to his death to save the flag |
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Panorama of the city from the castles eastern garden (215KB) |
