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Casa de Montejo

Merida, Mexico
Ranked #13 of 31 attractions in Merida
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Facing the main square in Merida, this extraordinary building dates back to 1549 and is built with intricate artistry in the Spanish Plateresque...... more » Owner description: Facing the main square in Merida, this extraordinary building dates back to 1549 and is built with intricate artistry in the Spanish Plateresque style. « less
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Vancouver
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Is sad to see how some were living when a lot of people was starving and being sold like slaves, but the house show real furniture with more than three hundred years old, paintings, books and it is beautiful. The entrance is for free. More

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Wiesbaden, Germany
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Really nice. One of the mos historically interesting buildings. Very near the cathedral, don´t miss it. More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

The furnishings and decor in this casa was amazing. Kind of reminded us of Versaille. Not allowed to take pictures of the inside. More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

The building is now owned by a Bank, but they have faithfully restored most of the rooms, and there is also a small wing dedicated to some beautiful figurative art which was very contemporary. More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Located at south side of Grande Plaza of center of the City. Its facade, with heavy decoration around the doorway and windows, is a good example of the Spanish architecture style known as platersque. This building was former house of Montejo, conquerer of Yucatan, and his descendants until 1970's. Currently it belongs to a Bank Institution. More

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Arlington, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

This is the building across the Main Plaza in Mérida. It has now been rebuilt and worth taking a look. Free Entrance More

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Silver Spring
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Casa de Montejo is on Calle 63 facing the Plaza Grande. Each room featured a wide selection of period pieces from furniture to place settings and more. Believe it or not, I found the descriptive signage very informative. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Built by Francisco de Montejo in 1542 and occupied by his descendants until the 1980's, La Casa de Montejo represents an authentic expression of life in colonial days over a four hundred year period. Beautifully restored and made into a museum in the last few years. Do use a guide. If you are entertaining the thought of digging into the... More

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Ajax, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Very quick tour, arrived at 3.30 for tour, was asked to wait until 4 while tour guide attended a meeting. Beautiful exterior and well-kept interior. More

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

I took the guided tour of this building. The Casa de Montejo is an interesting building from the street. It was built in 1552. I was excited to learn that even though it was owned by a bank now there were parts of the building that you could tour. I think the tours were at 10am and 1pm. I took... More

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