Morelia's
historical center is a well planned central square with
a grid design. It is a dream come true for lovers of colonial
architecture with its elaborately decorated buildings and
stunning structures. Shopping, Museums, and historic attractions
are within a few blocks of the square. Some of the main
attractions are
Aqueduct
- Its 253 baroque arches were constructed in 1785 to provide
drinking water to Morelia.
Antigua Alhóndiga
- Built 1774 as a city granery, today the Alhondiga houses
the Civil Courts.
The Government
Palace, built in 1732. This building was home to
the Tridentate Seminary and was the ideological cradle of
the Independence. Inside it, are valuable oil portraits
and a mural with a historic theme painted by Alfredo Zalce.
Antigua Casa
de Gabriel García Obeso - Constructed in the
late 18th C with neoclassic exterior and baroque interiors.
Antigua
Casa del Diezmo or House of the Tithe - This beautiful
baroque style building was built in 1750 to serve as the
offices and storeroom for the tithe.
Mask Museum
- The Mask museum is part of the Templo y Ex-convento del
Carmen. Built in 1593, this structure underwent several
restorations and was eventually converted into the Morelian
Cultural Institute for workshops and exhibits.
Museo Casa
de Morelos - This mansion was the birthplace of Jose
Maria y Pavon one of the heroes of Mexican Independence.
It was built in 1758 and was later destroyed in 1888. The
present-day building is from late 19th century. It was remolded
and reconditioned for cultural purposes in 1964. It is now
a museum displaying historical artifacts and documents.
Municipal Palace - This
building has an octagonal courtyard. It was built at the
end of the 18th century and was used as the Municipal Palace
or town hall, since 1859.
Palacio Clavijero
- This Baroque-style building dating from the middle of
the 17th C. has housed the Michoacan Congress since 1824
and is one of the cities most important monuments.
Public Library
- Baroque style construction of the 17th C. originally the
Temple of the Company of Jesus. Converted to a Public Library
in 1930.
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