Morelia, Mexico
City
Historic Centre of Morelia
Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning which combines the ideas of
the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience. Well-adapted to the slopes of the hill site, its streets still follow the original layout. More than 200 historic buildings, all in the region's characteristic pink stone, reflect the town's architectural history, revealing a masterly and eclectic blend of the medieval spirit with Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassical elements.
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The Tarascans-Aqueduct circuit
This beautiful area of the city contains several interesting attractions for visitors such as the Tarascans fountain, the aqueduct, the Fray Antonio de San Miguel pedestrian street, the Alfredo Zalce Contemporary Art Museum and the Cuauhtemoc Park.
http://www.tourbymexico.com/michoa/morelia/morelia.htm
Churches
In Morelia one can visit beautiful churches such as:
The main cathedral. The main cathedral rivals any in Europe. It boasts some of the tallest church towers in the Americas. In the interior one can appreciate the Italian renaissance and neoclassic architectural styles. And there's the Cathedral's pipe organ, a treasure in itself, that professional organ players around the world line up to play.
http://www.michoacan.ca/morelias_cathedral.html
The Church and Convent of San Francisco. The House of Handicrafts has been located here since 1972, with
representations of the fine crafts of Michoacan on display and for sale,
The Santa Rosa de Lima. This church serves now as the House of Culture of Michoacan. An interesting Mask
Museum is also located here.
Candy and Crafts Market
Candy and Crafts market - Located next to the Historic Centre this market offers,all kinds of regional sweets
and crafts for the visitors.
Outskirts
The outskirts of the city offer beautiful sights to tourists. Towns such as Patzcuaro, Zirahuen and Santa Clara del Cobre are just some of those Mexican sleepy towns near from Morelia that tourism authorities call "Pueblos Magicos" or magical towns for their authenticity and poetic inspiration.
http://www.surf-mexico.com/states/Michoacan/monarchs/index.html
LINKS FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM
http://www.michoacan-travel.com/
http://www.michoacan.ca/index_1.html
http://www.tourbymexico.com/michoa/morelia/morelia.htm
http://www.surf-mexico.com/states/Michoacan/Morelia/