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The Day of the Dead is one of the most notable Mexican holidays, and of course also celebrated in this city with processions, altars to commemorate loved ones that have passed, colorful sugar skulls and other similar paraphernalia. Also, the Calaca Festival with art performances and exhibitions takes place during these days.
The marvelous pink granite parish church, looking like an ornate candy sculpture. The building itself dates from the 16th century, while the façade was designed in the 19th century by self-taught indigenous architect Zeferino Gutíerrez, who is said to have been inspired by a postcard depicting a European Gothic cathedral.
Las Monjas
Next to the Bellas Artes and part of the former convent, this church was constructed in the mid-18th century. The massive dome is said to be a copy of Les Invalides in Paris.
Completed in 1714, the church features a delicately-carved pink sandstone façade.
Church of Our Lady of Health
Built in the 17th century and notable for the scalloped stone dome over the main entrance.
Built toward the end of the 18th century, this is a good example of Mexican Baroque architecture.
Casa de Allende
Home of Ignacio Allende, one of the independence heroes. You will learn about Mexican history from the 16th century until the death of Allende in 1811 and you can find an exhibition which shows a typical upper-class house of that time. Spanish and English explanations