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Saturday, February 04, 2012

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House of the Dolls

The building known as the Casa de los Munecos (House of the Dolls) is an exquisite example of the poblano civil architecture in the 18th century. The name is taken because the exterior decoration on the walls by human figures that seem to be dancing or taking funny positions. The plaster work found at the inner courtyard or at the main stairway remains us the dedication of creative artisans.

5 de Mayo Museum

Loreto Fort houses the 5 of Mayo Museum where you will learn about the events people names who played an important role in Mexican History during the 19th Century. The Museum is located in one of the two spanish colonial forts built which were used by the Mexican Army to protect Puebla from the french invading army and to get a Complete Victory over this last army in May 5th, 1862.

Barrio of the Artist

Barrio del Artista is a traditional courtyard where local painters and engravers create their work either by showing poblano locations or by sculpting in local stone. Their studios face the open courtyard and the artists allow you see them in their creating process.

Puebla

Puebla (originally "Puebla de los Angeles") is a gem of Mexican culture because its privileged position as the second most important city in New Spain (Mexico) meant that world renowned Mexican baroque architectural works were created here. The mixing of Spanish and native influences contributed to a developing Mexican spirit in art, education, handcrafts, customs, spirituality and gastronomy. The tangible heritage of Puebla is characterized by a blend of splendor and beauty.

Cathedral of Puebla

The Cathedral of Puebla church finished in 1649, is considered the most famous baroque cathedral from its time and treasure magnificent religious work made of different materials as onix, iron, talavera and wood. The paintings, scultures, altars, inner chapels, organs and chandeliers shows you a outstanding mexican church with a lot of national history and good example of the faith of Puebla's inhabitants.

Santa Rosa Kitchen

Part ot Puebla's Past lives on in their kitchens because the splendor of the cuisine art developed mainly during the baroque colonial period.

Because convents played an important role in this evolution in mexican cuisine, their area of influence moved out of the own spaces by offering a way to decorate with Talavera tiles the kitches in the civil houses as well.

The Kitchen in the Dominican Convent of Santa Rosa is an exquisite example of what Talavera work can be done in this important space. According to history, one the most famous Puebla dishes was invented here and the Puebla bishop honored the dish invention by decorating the whole kitchen in Talavera tiles.

The Kitchen is also located at Santa Rosa Handcrafts Museum where you can admired an amazing collection of the Puebla State handcraftship.

Street of Sweets

Santa Clara Street called Sweetshops Street as well is a two-street area where local stores offer you all kinds of the traditional Poblano Candies created during the Baroque Colonial Period at the City Convents. The nous from Santa Cara, Santa Rosa, Santa Monica and Santa Ines Convents were active artisans in the Cuisine Art and Pastry Industry as well.

House of the Mexican Revolution

On the 6 Oriente Street named Santa Clara Street as well you will find a civil construction which houses was the scenary of first fight ever happened in 1910 Mexican Social Revolution. A group of young poblanos were preparing a conspiracy to remove the president from the office because he had been 30 years in power. They were discovered by police and gunfire took place. Now the place turned into a Museum about.

Booking

If you are interested in a Carnival tour please contact Carlos Rivero for details and pricing. // Si estas interesado en un tour de Carnaval por favor contactar a Carlos Rivero para detalles y precio.

Chapel of the Rosary

Rosary Chapel a master piece of the mexican baroque architecture is called the 8th marvel in the New World. Here the imagination and faith of the designer, the combination in traditions of architectural and artistic styles, and the work and patinence from very skilled hands of local native people created an space for meditation and visual extasis. Faith, Love and Art match together in perfect harmony.

The Palafoxian Library

The Palafoxian Library is an incredible book collection that contains unique treasures in different fields of the Mankind achivements such as philosophy, theology, science, history, medicine, literature, geography, law and more. The library was thought by his creator, the 9th bishop of Puebla Juan de Palafox y Mendoza in 1643, as a place where any kind of people and professions could find a light of wisdom to improve people's lives.