GUANAJUATO
AROUND, AND ROADS FEATURED SITES
Leon. Located 54 Km. east of the city of Guanajuato by No. roads. 110 and 45. It is considered the most emblematic of the Cities Guanajuato, as it possesses the qualities most relevant to the history and culture of the institution. The City was for years one of the most famous producers of goods and leather shoes, but also distinguished by their crafts and their fairs, such as the Feria de Leon which is held between the second half of January and early February. In terms of architecture, its historic center is the ideal place to admire buildings of monumental size as the Cathedral, Town Hall and the historic Plaza of the Founders, which is located in the Fountain of Lions, a symbol that commemorates since 1976 with their feline effigies of the fourth centenary of the founding of the city. On the outskirts of Leon can visit the zoo, where you can see over 2,000 animals of 240 different species or the Metropolitan Park, which conducts the National Festival of balloons.
Route by Dolores Hidalgo and Atotonilco. Starting from Guanajuato, to 73 Km. to the east lies the Parish of Atotonilco, a temple dating back to 1746 and from where the priest Hidalgo took the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe that championed the struggle for Independence. The temple is a stronghold novohispana and its baroque interior there are strong artistic elements of indigenous influence, as well as the frescos of Miguel Antonio Martínez for Pocasangre. Since Atotonilco have to take the No. road. 51 to the intersection of San Sebastian and continue down the road No.. 110, where 5 km. later found Dolores Hidalgo, Pueblo Magico declared by the beauty of its architecture, people and great history. You can start your tour in the city visiting the historic Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, considered one of the best examples of Baroque novohispana. Its historic significance lies in the fact that since its atrium, Miguel Hidalgo called on the people of Mexico to revolt, because one of its towers was the call bell of Independence, which began the insurgent movement. Not far from there to find their way buildings of the Presidency Municipal better known as Casa Abasolo, where he was born hero of independence; House visits, noble mansion of S. XVIII in Baroque style; Museum of Independence and the Casa de Hidalgo. Dolores is also a famous producer of ceramics known as majolica, an old technique brought from Spain in the S. XVI.
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
When visiting the city of Guanajuato will be amazed with the rich historical and cultural monuments and preserved buildings that make up its architectural landscape. Be sure to visit the buildings that will make you a witness to the colonial legacy which is preserved in this place.
University of Guanajuato. It is located at street Positives s / n. Served as a hospice teaching youth to become headquarters of the University in 1945. It is a building built in quarry green recalling the magnificence of medieval buildings in Europe. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:00 hrs.; Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00 hrs.
Alhóndiga of Granaditas. Located at No. Mendizábal street. 6, is a neoclassical style building facade severe. Its historic significance lies in the fact that during the War of Independence its main gate was burned by The Pípila. Houses the Regional Museum of Guanajuato. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:00 hrs.; Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs.
Alley of the Kiss. Located in the heart of the city of Guanajuato by Av. Juarez, on one side of the Plaza de los Angeles, is a small corridor of 68 cm. wide, in whose facades can be seen several balconies, which are closely linked. Legend has it that two young lovers were quoted clandestinely until they were discovered just in time to give a kiss, so the couple was murdered by her father. Couples who visit this romantic place, should kissing in the third step, to guarantee seven years of happiness.
Teatro Juarez. It is located at street Sopeña s / n. It is one of the classic beauties of Guanajuato, the architect Jose Noriega. In the porch can see the results of two monumental bronze tigers and pedestals where they stand 8 of the same metal sculptures of the muses of Greek mythology. Inside you can see a room neomorisco style and a beautiful crystal lamp.
Presa de la Olla. Located south of the city, on Paseo de la Presa, near the Government Palace. It was built in 1749 at the ranch of Olla, from where he gets the name. Since 1984, ceased to provide service and became one of the rides more attractive due to the natural beauty it possesses. Today is a place of recreation.
Plaza de la Paz. It is located in the Historic Center, on Calle Alonso, next to the Municipal Presidency. The plaza is perhaps the oldest and most important of the city, already host to aristocratic homes of famous families. It retains many classic elements of the colonial era as the portals of the existing arches, the main temple, the current basilica, and the Royal Houses, a building that occupies the municipal presidency.
Reform garden. Located between Av. Juarez and Mendizabal, behind the church of Belem. Opened between 1861 and 1875, has a bow in front of half a point which rests on another child, which is attached to a series of Ionic columns of order.
Garden Union. It is located between Av. Cantarranas and Sopeña Street, behind the Temple of San Diego. Inaugurated in 1861. It is a small triangular shaped garden that stands out in a kiosk on the stage Porfirista. It is the preferred place of Guanajuato for their meetings.
The monument Pípila. It is located on the top of a hill to which can be reached by road between widescreen or alleys, from the center of the city: one in the Plaza de los Angeles and another at the side of Temple of San Francisco. It was built in 1939 and represents the mining Juan Jose Martinez "The Pípila," who participate in the struggle for Independence. From there you can get a splendid view of the city, as it works as a lookout 360.
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guanajuato. It is located in street No. Ponciano Aguilar. 7. Old building in the year 1771 in pink quarry, it combines three styles: baroque mannerist of S. XVII, Churrigueresque of S. XVII and neoclassical. Inside there is an old wooden estofada image of Our Lady of Lourdes, whose base is a wonderful and rich base of silver embossed with Baroque style. Open Monday to Sunday from 7:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Templo de San Diego de Alcantara. Located between street and Sopeña Alonso Calle, next to the Municipal Presidency, is a building of pink quarry coated with fine carvings Churrigueresque style, his church has a valuable collection of Mexican painting of S. XVIII. Open daily from 8:00 to 19:00 hrs.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
In Guanajuato, there are workshops of international prestige which manufactures the authentic majolica, ceramics representative of the entity, as well as traditional pottery with Tibor, dishes, especieros, Basins and Lebrillo Counts, an art form that passes from generation to generation since the days of Cologne. At the center of the city can buy the traditional jewelry of gold and silver in the form of birds, called Baroque silverware, woven wool, clay utensils and brass, wood carvings, blown glass and toys typical Mexicans like tops, and Yoyos Baler .
FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
In Guanajuato most of the celebrations are religious or historical character. Highlights of Holy Week, especially Good Friday, when it celebrates the Virgin of Dolores, patron saint of miners, the Day of the Cave, on July 31, popular party in honor of St. Ignatius of Loyola, and Day Dead, which is celebrated on November 2. Another important event is Sept. 28 when performing a civic-military parade to commemorate the taking of the Alhóndiga of Granaditas. Another recent habit of festive nature are Callejoneadas, which is to lead to serenade the balconies of the houses.
MUSEUMS
The history of the city of Guanajuato can easily run through its oldest buildings, all of which have been converted into museums dedicated to the preservation and promotion of regional culture. The following is the largest to visit within the city:
Museum of the Momias. Located within the Municipal Pantheon, in the Town of Rocha, for the Av. Tepetapa, in the foothills south of the Cerro Trozado, is a special place where they are displayed more than 100 mummies exhumed. Some retained on his face the horror of being buried alive. Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Museo Casa Diego Rivera. It is located on the street No. positive. 47. XVIIIth century mansion in which he was born and the famous muralist who receives the name. It displays a collection of works from different stages of the artist painting and furniture from the late nineteenth century, which belonged to the family Rivera, plus temporary exhibitions. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00.
Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato. It is located in street No. Positive. 7. Construction of s.XVII exhibiting works of art from the eighteenth century and XIX, donated by artists Jose Chavez Morado and Olga Costa, plus temporary exhibitions continuing. The building has a chapel which was mutilated Churrigueresco probably in the nineteenth century. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Museo de Arte Olga Costa-Jose Chavez Morado. It is located at No. Pastita street. 158, in which outside the house of artists. It has a collection of oil paintings, named themselves "Hand in Hand", as well as a collection of furniture and several of the couple. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 to 16:00 hrs.; Sundays from 10:00 to 15:30 hrs.
Museo Ex Hacienda San Gabriel de Barrera. It is located on the Paseo No. Presa. 89 A. It is a wealth of the eighteenth century with its colonial mansion where he exhibited paintings, furniture and tapestries from the same period. They are admired for its 17 gardens grown in different styles, and their restoration workshop. Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00 hrs.
Regional Museum of Guanajuato "Alhóndiga of Granaditas." It is located at No. Mendizábal. 6. It is a building of great historical value, the scene of the beginnings of the War of Independence. In its rooms are set important collections that tell the evolution of Mexican society since pre-Hispanic times to today. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 hrs. and 16:00 to 18:00 hrs.; Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00 hrs.
S. XVII of Guanajuato, Museum Site. It is located at street Sopeña s / n, in front of the Garden Union. This is the clearest evidence of the changes of level that the city has experienced since its founding, as well as the architectural style that prevailed during the religious s.XVII. Open Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 19:00 hrs.
Iconographic Museum of Don Quixote. It is located on the streets of Manuel No. Folding. 1. An extensive collection of paintings, prints, drawings, tapestries, coins, ceramics and sculptures devoted to Don Quixote. Among his masterpieces are works by Salvador Dalí and Jose Luis Cuevas. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 18:30 hrs.; Sundays from 10:00 to 14:30 hrs.