. . . . . . . . . . . |:....: :....: :....: Zocalo in Puebla at Night | Puebla, Mexico . . . . | Pueblas City ... Considered the second capital of New Spain, Puebla experienced a great colonial construction boom beginning in the XVI century. With unique architectural characteristics, the historic buildings that form the center of the capital are known for their use of brick and tile. Do not forget to visit the Zocalo, the Rosario Chapel, the museum of popular Arts, and the church of Santo Domingo, the Amparo Museum, the Puebla Museum of Art, the Handcrafts Museum and the Secret Convent of Santa Monica. Do not forget also the Cathedral of Puebla, the largest in Latin America. The historic center of Puebla is considered one of the Mexican contributions to the worlds heritage from the sites declared by the UNESCO. Numerous monasteries constructed by the Franciscan, Augustine and Dominican missionaries are still conserved for the pleasure of visitors interested in knowing more about the history of our country. Majestic chapels and religious mysticism are key to the creation of Mexican mixed culture. . . . . | Antonio Martí Architect | Zocalo of Puebla Trace and Colonial Buildings | ITSSM 2014 ...
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