Palacio de Gobierno Casa de la Corregidora
Palacio de Gobierno Casa de la Corregidora
Palacio de Gobierno Casa de la Corregidora
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CurlerBill
97 contributions
Oct 2019
We had a great guide who was able to explain (in english) the history of the area and Mexico's battle for independence through the beautiful murals on the walls. We enjoyed the guide so much we brought our friends back to learn as well.
Written November 28, 2019
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Xenophon Moussas
Athens, Greece116 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
It is a Barco style historical building of the 18th century worth looking at, when strolling around, and visiting if you have the time.
Written January 8, 2019
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dieciseis
Mississauga, Canada43 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
I never imagined that stepping foot into a building could evoke such strong emotions. You are stepping into history. You can feel it in the well preserved walls and bricks that adorn this palace. The guided tour is highly recommended, as anyone approaching you is not only incredibly friendly but just so genuinely interested in sharing with you the history of the country, and their passion shows in their words! Great place to catch a little bit of shade too for half an hour while getting away from the sun.
Written September 16, 2018
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realworldtraveller
Italy357 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
This is one of the most beautiful Governor's house in the country, and stands in one of Queretaro's little downtown squares which is also one of the most charming in its kind all over the country. It is a beautiful background for one of the nicest souvenir pictures you may take in Queretaro, provided there is not a concert, a protest march or a political demonstration going on (which I see in front of this building 4 or 5 days a week).
Written September 26, 2015
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Sergio N
Mexico City, Mexico105 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
The place is of historical importance , now is a government building , it has 3 nice murals that totally white washed the Mexican independence Heroes. The bad part is that the tourist guides tell a conservative revisionist version of Mexico. As a Mexican historian all this make me really sad , the murals and the explanation wipe away very important information of my country. But Querétaro state is one of the conservativism bastions in Mexico. From here you can take a leyends tours or eat in one of the expensive yet delicious restaurants.
Written July 29, 2018
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dougpenn
KS City35 contributions
Jan 2016
This palacio, government building is right on Plaza de Armas, was the residence of la corregidora. The interior architecture is beautiful and the murals of important figures in the struggle for independence are worth savoring, studying.
Written January 29, 2016
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Chiquis926
Albany, NY352 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
This is a lovely old building that is now used for public and private events. Its historical significance is that is represents the beginning of the Mexican Revolution. At night it is bathed in lights which makes it also romantic.
Written November 20, 2015
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GoingPlacesWanderlust
Lehigh Valley, PA696 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Free historic site - guides give tours and information. Wonderful large mural paintings of Building of the 18th century.
Written September 4, 2022
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Elena P
Guadalajara, Mexico4,975 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
There are lots of murals in this place to see and it's a must visiting it. The entrance is free if charge.
Written May 9, 2019
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Marie5466
Guanajuato Municipality, Mexico1,150 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Now Government Palace or Chief Magistrates’ House (Casa de los Corregidores), it also served as the Royal prison until not so long ago (in the west wing), horse stable, military barracks, seat of executive power and finally cradle of national independence.
The place where Miguel DomÃnguez and his wife Josefa Ortiz, Ignacio Allende, Juan Aldama, Miguel Hidalgo, and others first met to conspire against the Crown, the harsh beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. The conspiracy was discovered, and things abruptly changed from there, but this is where the kernel, the seed of it began to germinate.
Today, visitors and locals can come to admire three beautiful murals, painted on fragile red travertine, illuminating and energizing the cold stern walls of the palace. They are the amazing work of artist VÃctor Cauduro (inaugurated in 2012) to recount a part of Mexico’s history. Each mural, like a child in the womb, took nine months to paint.
Mural 1 – National Independence.
Mural 2 – Queretaro site and restoration of the republic.
Mural 3 – Revolution and constitution of 1917.
The place where Miguel DomÃnguez and his wife Josefa Ortiz, Ignacio Allende, Juan Aldama, Miguel Hidalgo, and others first met to conspire against the Crown, the harsh beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. The conspiracy was discovered, and things abruptly changed from there, but this is where the kernel, the seed of it began to germinate.
Today, visitors and locals can come to admire three beautiful murals, painted on fragile red travertine, illuminating and energizing the cold stern walls of the palace. They are the amazing work of artist VÃctor Cauduro (inaugurated in 2012) to recount a part of Mexico’s history. Each mural, like a child in the womb, took nine months to paint.
Mural 1 – National Independence.
Mural 2 – Queretaro site and restoration of the republic.
Mural 3 – Revolution and constitution of 1917.
Written March 30, 2019
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