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Things to Do in Centro Histórico
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Casa-Museo López Portillo
For a taste of how the wealthy jalisciense (citizens of Jalisco)... |
Houses / Mansions | Centro Histórico |
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Catedral
Begun in 1561 and consecrated in 1618, this downtown focal point... |
Religious Sites | Centro Histórico |
Instituto Cultural Cabañas
Financed by Bishop Juan Ruiz de Cabañas and constructed... |
Museums / Galleries | Centro Histórico |
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Museo del Periodismo y de las Artes Gráficas
Guadalajara's first printing press was set up here in 1792; in... |
Museums / Galleries | Centro Histórico |
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Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Constructed as a seminary and public library in 1701, this has... |
Museums / Galleries | Centro Histórico |
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Palacio de Gobierno
The adobe structure of 1643 was replaced with this churrigueresque... |
Public Art (Mural / Sculpture / Statue) | Centro Histórico |
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Palacio Municipal
Inside City Hall are murals of the city's founding, painted by... |
Government Buildings | Centro Histórico |
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Plaza de Armas
The State Band of Jalisco and the Municipal Band sometimes play... |
Squares | Centro Histórico |
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Plaza de los Mariachis
This small, triangular plaza south of the Mercado Libertad was... |
Squares | Centro Histórico |
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Teatro Degollado
Inaugurated in 1866, this magnificent theater was modeled after... |
Arts / Performance Venues | Centro Histórico |
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Templo de San Agustín
One of the city's oldest churches has been remodeled many times... |
Religious Sites | Centro Histórico |
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