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The richest mine in Guanajuato still in operation today. It supplied enough silver to sponsor the Spanish Empire and its colonies.
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Templo de la Valenciana / Templo de San Cayetano Confesor
Built from 1765-1788 with funding from the rich silver mines, this is considered to be one of the best examples of Mexican Churrigueresque architecture. Particularly noteworthy are the finely-carved, elaborate altars covered in gold leaf.
Small museum about the Spanish Inquisition, displays feature a number of macabre torture devices.
Hacienda del Cochero Galeras de la Inquisición
Features dungeons and torture instruments. Tour guides are required;;they dress as monks.
Facilities include an indoor Olympic-sized pool, a diving pool, and an on-site gym.
Museo de Mineralogía Eduardo Villaseñor Söhle
One of the richest collection of minerals in the world. Ex-hacienda de San Matias.