Casa de los Azulejos (House of Tiles)
This “house of the squares” is the colonial invaluable stone Mexiko-Citys most invaluable and popular points of meeting. Covered in the admirable squares blau-und-weissen, it completion date of the 1500s, when he lowers for the impulse of account that by Orizaba was established. Originally built as a palace for the Marques del Valle de Orizaba, the tiles (azulejos) on the façade date back to the 18th century, and are said to be mostly Chinese in origin. The interior is quite stunning: a Moorish patio and a mural by Orozco are just two of the special features that you can see. In accordance with the history oft-erklärten during that defying the youth of the impulse of account his/her father proclaimed: “You never build a house of the squares.” A house covered with bricks was a sign of success, and the father was sure that his/her son would not rise with nothing. Thus, as success the young impulse of account came, covered its house in the squares, a fine example of Puebla artificial talent.
Hours : Daily 7am-1am
Address : Madero 4
Location : Centro Histórico
Transportation : Metro: Bellas Artes
Phone : 55/5518-6676
Museo de la Casa de los Titeres: Monterrey
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Casa de los Espejos: Mexico City
Casa de los Condes de Heras y Soto: Mexico City
The Congreso del Estado in Calle 5 Pte 128, near the post office.
Biblioteca Palafoxiana, or the library of Bishop Palafox, in the Casa de la Cultura, 5 Ote 5, opposite the Cathedral.
Tribunal Superior de Justicia, built in 1762; you may go in the courtyard.
The Plaza y Mercado El Parian is between Avenida 2 y 4 Ote and Avenida 6 y 8 Norte.
Also worth seeing are the church and monastery of El Carmen, with its strange facade and beautiful tile work.
The Teatro Principal (1550), Avenida 8 Ote y Calle 6 Norte, is possibly the oldest in the Americas
Alameda Central [Historic District] : Mexico City
Alameda Central is a downtown oasis of greenery, fountains and statuary. The imposing Palacio de Bellas Artes, a performing arts venue and a must-see for its art-deco interior, is next to the park. In the part of the Centro Historico between Alameda Central and the Zocalo are several impressive buildings and museums, including the Palacio de Iturbide (an Italian baroque palace), Casa de Azulejos (the House of Tiles), the Correo Central (the lovely main post office), the Museo Nacional de Arte (a grand building with Mexican art exhibits) and Museo de Franz Mayer (religious
Fuerte Loreto, which has views of the city (and of its pollution), is a small museum.
Museo de la No Intervention, depicting the battle of 1862
Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos, displaying old engines and wagons at 11 Norte, between 10 y 14 Pte, in the old Puebla railway station known as El Mexicano.
Museo BeUo, Av 3 Pte 302, is the house of the collector and connoisseur Bello who died in 1938. It has good displays of Chinese porcelain and Talavera pottery and is beautifully furnished.
Museo de Santa Monica, 18 Pte 103, is housed in a former convent where
Callejón del Diablo (Casa Turismo): Guadalajara
This excellent house of neoGalician style that was built in 1589. It is now turned Offices of Tourism of the State of Jalisco the offices of Santa Inquisición were during the colony, at the host present time of small tianguis of necklaces, bracelets and accessories and in the corner is the source of "the children". The alley on which it is knows like Corner of the Devil by the legend to that at the time of the colony was given rise; like the one of Devilish Adultero that was hung here, or the one of
Capilla de los Dulces Nombres: Monterrey
Situated in the Macroplaza are, the Capilla de los Dulces Nombres offers a beautiful garden and fountains for the visitors. Macroplaza is a hotel area, and many attractions in the city are located near it. Capilla de los Dulces Nombres plazas covers an area of 40 hectares of esplanades, fountains and gardens, around which the main public and historic buildings of the city are located. This plaza is one of the largest plazas in the world. Its second level underground has restaurants and brand name shops. Some of the buildings which surround this place are
Shopping in Puebla
Craft shops sponsored by the authorities:
Tienda Convento Santa Rosa, Calle 3 Norte 1203, T28904. The famous Puebla Talavera tiles may be purchased from factories outside Puebla, or from Taller Uriarte, Av 4 Pte 911 (spectacular building, tours Mon-Fri 1000-1200, 1700, Sat 1000-1300, morning best).
Talavera de la Reyna, Camino a la Carcana 2413, Recta a Cholula, T/F845821. Recommended (also in Hotel Meson del Angel);
Centra de Talavera, Calle 6 Ote 11;
D Aguilar, 40 Pte 106, opposite Convento de Santa Monica, and
Casa Rugerio, 18 Pte 111;
Margarita Guevara, 20 Pte 30. Mercado Venustiano Carranza, on 11 Norte
Casa Vieja: Guadalajara
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