zocalo
Town center courtyard
A zocalo is the main public square in a Mexican town or city, typically featuring a central plaza surrounded by government buildings, churches, and shops.
The term comes from the unfinished pedestal that once stood in Mexico City's central square.
We met at the zocalo to watch the evening promenade.
Ancient Mexican civilization
- TenochtitlanAztec empire's central city
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- colonialOf occupied territories
- independenceFreedom from external control
revolution · heritage · monuments · archaeological · Moctezuma · Cortés · viceroyalty · historic center
Those dwelling nearby
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- socialConcerning community life
- localsArea's permanent inhabitants
- familiesRelated people living together
vendors · shoeshine · musicians · street performers · pigeons · crowds · strolling · benches
Organized public celebration
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- rallyGathering for a cause
- concertLive musical performance
- paradeCeremonial public procession
demonstration · ceremony · assembly · commemoration · celebration · Día de Muertos · Independence Day · political
In the middle, primary
- hubCentral connection point
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- focalOf a central point
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
seat · anchor · nucleus · epicenter · municipal · government · city hall · official
Aztec
Ancient Mexican civilization
- TenochtitlanAztec empire's central city
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- colonialOf occupied territories
independence · revolution · heritage · monuments · archaeological · Moctezuma · Cortés · viceroyalty · historic center · preservation
neighbors
Those dwelling nearby
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- socialConcerning community life
- localsArea's permanent inhabitants
families · vendors · shoeshine · musicians · street performers · pigeons · crowds · strolling · benches · elderly
festival
Organized public celebration
parade · demonstration · ceremony · assembly · commemoration · celebration · Día de Muertos · Independence Day · political · crowds
central
In the middle, primary
gathering · seat · anchor · nucleus · epicenter · municipal · government · city hall · official · administrative
vendors
Those who sell goods
textiles · souvenirs · folk art · trading · haggling · produce · street food · tacos · elote · tamales
plaza
Public open square
portico · arcade · stucco · balustrade · dome · cupola · flagpole · fountain · benches · lampposts
zocaloprivate residence
home · private property · gated community · backyard · interior courtyard
zocalooutskirts
Outer parts of town
periphery · suburb · hinterland · back alley · slum
zocalopark
Public leisure grounds
garden · forest · wilderness · green space · natural landscape