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Alhondiga de Granaditas

Mendizabal 6, Guanajuato, Mexico
Ranked #11 of 26 attractions in Guanajuato
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveler Description: La Alhóndiga (al OHN dee gah) is a large, two-story stone structure near the Mercado Hidalgo. A huge stone plaza lies on one side, and a steep street... more »
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Guadalajara
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

If you know anything about, or are interested in learning some history of Mexico, particularly Guanajuato & its place in the Independence of Mexico, THIS museum is for you! The museum is not cheap, that being said, if you are not comfortable in your Spanish skills, be warned that there is no English on the informational plaques of the museum.... More

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tennessee
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Loved the old photographs of the city and the murals. A quiet place to reflect on the cities history. More

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Glendale, California
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Historic building at the western end of the historic centro is home to GTO's history museum with galleries dedicated to different periods, artists. Well done, but Spanish only labels and absence of English audio guide makes it of more limited enjoyment to those of us with limited Spanish. Easily a five-star attracion otherwise. You can' miss the stairwell murals after... More

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Cayman Islands
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

The building looks bleak from the outside (it was a grain store) but on the inside is alive with wonderful frescos on the stairs and other art and exhibits. More

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Portland, Oregon
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

I love how the Mexicans revere art! This historic site which was the first stand of Independence also houses some fabulous mural art depicting the movement. It's great how they've preserved the building and turned it into an educational center. More

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Indianapolis
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Any History buff must visit. It touches on pre-Hispanic history up to more modern times. You can see the cages that held the heads of fathers of independence, and you can see the hooks outside where their heads hung. More

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Idyllwild, California
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

Expansive but manageable museum on Mexican revolutionary history. More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

This fortress like building, which served as a granary and then as a fortress and then as a jail, and now as a museum, turns from a formidable block of stone into a lovely interior courtyard that has been remade into a museum of the Mexican War of Independence. In addition there are excellent collections of local Prehispanic artifacts and... More

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Anaheim, California, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Great tour. We found a volunteer English speaker. Almost the whole hx of Guanajuato is included here. More

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Harlingen
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

A central location for events and traveling into town, rich in history and culture, a must see museum. More

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