This 16th-century hospital has been beautifully restored and contains an extraordinary collection of religious art in gold and silver, as well as rare books and European antiques, which belonged to German collector Franz Mayer. Daily except Monday 10 am-5 pm (Wednesday till 7 pm). M$35 adults. Free on Tuesday. Ave. Hidalgo 45, Plaza de la Santa Veracruz (behind Alameda Central, near the Bellas Artes metro station), Centro Historico, Mexico City. Phone 5518-2266. http://www.franzmayer.org.mx.
