One group's flight from this location occurred on La Noche Triste.
One ruler of this city asked "Do you think I am taking pleasure in my bath?" as he was tortured by having his feet put to a fire. Its name is derived from words meaning "rocks" and "prickly pear." In this city, Pedro de Alvarado ordered a massacre during a religious ceremony while his superior was away to confront Panfilo de Narvaez. One group's flight from this location occurred on La Noche Triste. This city was home to Templo Mayor and its location was legendarily attributed to be at a site where a hawk was eating a snake while perched atop a cactus. Located on an island in Lake Texcoco, it was home to the palace of Moctezuma, which was conquered by Hernan Cortes. For 10 points, name this city located near present day Mexico City, the capital of the Aztec empire.
One ruler of this city asked "Do you think I am taking pleasure in my bath?" as he was tortured by having his feet put to a fire.
Tenochtitlan [accept Tenochtitlan Mexico, prompt on Mexico City or Ciudad Mexico until mentioned]