What city was the capital of Spains New World empire until the 19th century?
The capital of New Spain was Tenochtitlan, now known as Mexico City (in English). New Spain (in the Spanish language Nueva Espaa) was the name given to the Spanish colonial territory in North America from c. 1525 to 1821. The Capital of New Spain was Mexico City. New Spain was ruled by a Viceroy appointed by the King of Spain.
