Attractions
Catedral de Puebla, Calle 16 de Septiembre s/n, Centro histórico de Puebla, 72000 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexico
Cathedral of Puebla
• Description: Begun in 1575, it is one of the most impressive religious works in Mexico, fusing Renaissance and Baroque styles.
• Key points:
• Undisputed symbol of the city
• Impressive turrets and main altar
• Historical and artistic tour
Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo, Av. 4 Pte., Centro histórico de Puebla, 72000 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexico
Chapel of the Rosary (inside the Temple of Santo Domingo)
• Description: A jewel of New Spain baroque, recognized for its intricate gold details and altarpieces that narrate the history of evangelization.
• Key points:
• Exquisite artistic decoration
• Important in colonial evangelization
• Cultural and religious attraction
Casa de la Cultura Prof. Pedro Ángel Palou, Av 5 Ote 5, Centro histórico de Puebla, 72000 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, Mexico
Palafoxiana Library
• Description: Founded in 1646, it is the first public library in America, housing an invaluable collection of ancient books.
• Key points:
• Colonial intellectual heritage
• Period architecture and furniture
• Historical reference source
Calle 2 Sur 708, Historic Centre of Puebla, 72000 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico
Amparo Museum
• Description: Located in a colonial building, it exhibits collections of pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary art, representing the cultural diversity of Mexico.
• Key points:
• Extensive historical and artistic collection
• An atmosphere that fuses the colonial and the modern
• High-level temporary exhibitions