Palacio Bellas Artes in Mexico City, Mexico.
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The Palacio Bellas Artes, or Palace of Fine Arts, located in Mexico City is the national opera house of Mexico. Designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari in 1901; construction was competed in 1934. The building is constructed with imported Italian white marble.
The Palacio Bellas Artes is famous for its Art Nouveau exterior, which is French for new art. The Art Nouveau style incorporates highly-stylized, flowing designs with flowery, plant-inspired elements.
