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Arches in Queretaro, Mexico |
Querétaro (formal name: Querétaro Arteaga) is a state
in central Mexico. Its capital is the city of Santiago
de Querétaro, although in general parlance the
name "Querétaro" is used for both the
city and the state.
The name is thought to come from a phrase in the Otomi
language meaning "the great ball game", or
from a phrase in the P'urhépecha language translated
as "place of stones". It should be noted that
the area of La Cañada, east of Santiago de Querétaro,
features a large gorge that resembles the two opposite
walls that were used in the Native American ball game.
Querétaro is bordered to the north by the state
of San Luis Potosí, to the west by Guanajuato,
to the east by Hidalgo, to the southeast by the state
of México, and to the southwest by Michoacán.
The capital city of Santiago de Querétaro is
located some 200 kilometres (124 miles) to the northwest
of Mexico City. It is known for its Colonial Era architecture.
Source: Wikipedia
The Centro Histórico (Downtown area) is considered
a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, and it consists
of the Cerro del Sangremal (Hill of Sangremal), crowned
by the Convent of the Holy Cross and the flat area on
the east that extends into the Cerro de las Campanas
(Hill of Bells).
* Theater of the Republic (Teatro de la República):
the most important theater in México due to its
role in national history: Emperor Maximilian I had his
trial there, the 1917 Constitution was written there,
and the national anthem was played there for the first
time.
* Palacio de Gobierno (Goverment Palace of the Corregidora):
the house of the governor, since the time of the Spanish
viceroyalty.
* Palacio Municipal (Old City Hall): use to be the palace
of the bishop, then a luxury hotel and later the city
hall, now itis the office of the "Delegación
Centro"
* Santa Clara Church: old barroque covered with gold
church.
* Sant Rosa de Viterbo Church: old barroque covered
with gold church.
* El Carmen Church: church and old monastery where part
of the film "Once upon a time in Mexico" was
shoot.
* Jardin Zenea: main square with a gazebo, old financial
center of the city.
* Jardín Guerrero: In front of the Old City Hall,
it's a lovely square, and a pedestrianized section of
Madero street extends the square into the atrium of
Santa Clara Church.
* Plaza de la Corregidora (Corregidora Square): old
plaza with restaurants, gardens, and nightclubs.
* State Regional Museum: state history museum.
* Aqueducto/Aqueduct
Source: Wikitravel |
