The Obispado *was* closed for renovations a few months ago, but it re-opened fairly quickly. It's a fascinating building in its own right, situated atop a hill with a commanding view of the entire city, and was built as a home for the retiring archbishop (in the U.S. we would probably call this "the bishop's palace"). There is a small... more

Somebody wrote a review in July 2001 that the Obispado is now closed to preserve it. Well I was there in October 2001 and toured it, so either this review was told the wrong info. or they changed their mind. In any case, it's well worth seeing. The views are great atop the hill overlooking city, and lots of historical... more

El Obispado is no longer open to the public. The general public isn't allowed inside anymore, to preserve it. Supposedly the mexicans fought off an army from the U.S.A. relatively easily from the high elevation. Pancho Villa supposedly hid there for a time. The view of Monterrey at night from Obispado is spectacular. Bring a good camera and a tripod. more