Colonia Roma is often referred to simply as “Roma”, and is a thriving district of Mexico City located west of the city’s historic centre in the Cuauhtémoc borough, comprised of two individual sub-districts, Roma Norte and Roma Sur. The region is a melting pot of a growing residential middle-aged subculture and tourism-based community. The encompassing architectural structures ground the region in culture while a teeming retail and cuisine scene serve for modern attraction.
Highlight allures of the district include the famous market Mercado Medellín, well-known for its provision of local products, the cultural centre and restaurant of Casa Lamm and the Colima Street galleries, displaying the prestigious Landucci Gallery. The Centro Cultural is a prominent art and music scene and the Museo Objeto del Objeto a unique representation of modern infrastructure. Popular things to do in the area include dining at iconic restaurants, shopping exclusive venues and experiencing the colourful nightlife.
Public transportation abounds throughout the area anchored by an extensive Metrobus system with stations in each neighbourhood, above and underground subway service and minibuses. Colonia Roma houses many EcoBici bikeshare sites and is served by various motorways.
The inhabitation of the strong subculture of a younger generation was driven by the deterioration of the city centre and subsequently an influx of capital and commerce into the area. While Colonia Roma is predominantly shaped by modern infrastructure, the area’s architectural heritage remains preserved by French-style mansions, attributing to Roma’s namesake of the “magical neighbourhood”.