Streets and squares in Guanajuato

Answer: The historic center of Guanajuato and the nearby mines have been listed by UNESCO since 1988 as an outstanding example of colonial architecture and mining heritage. Of particular value are the Baroque churches, such as the Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato (1671-1696), and the underground galleries of the La Valenciana mine. The uniqueness of the ensemble is complemented by the network of underground streets "Callejón del Beso", which preserved the atmosphere of the XVIII century.

Answer: The dominant style of religious buildings is Mexican Baroque with elements of churrigueresco, as in the church of San Diego (1663), created under the influence of the architect Jose de la Cruz. Guanajuato Cathedral (1671-1696) combines Baroque with neoclassical elements added during nineteenth-century reconstruction. Particularly noteworthy is the pink stone "cantera rosa", used in the construction of most temples.

Answer: A mandatory route through the Plaza de la Paz with the Juárez Theatre (1903), the underground streets of Subterráneos and the Pipila observation deck with a panorama of the city. For an understanding of history, visit the Alhondiga de Granaditas Museum, a former grain exchange where a key battle of the War of Independence took place in 1810. End the day at the 'Callejón del Beso', a narrow alley with a legend of tragic love.

Answer: Few people know about the “Museum of Mummies”, which exhibits naturally mummified bodies of the XIX century due to the special composition of the soil. In the former mine "La Valenciana" preserved original mechanisms for mining silver, and in the quarter "Marfil" can be found hidden courtyards with frescoes of Diego Rivera. Unique is the “Monument to the Miner” at the church of San Caetano, created by sculptor Jose Chavez Morado in the 1930s.

Answer: The most famous myth is the story of “Callejón del Beso”, where the daughter of a Spanish aristocrat and a poor miner secretly met on the balconies until her father stabbed her and the young man committed suicide. The Juarez Theatre tells of the ghost of an actress who died during a performance in 1903. And in the Basilica there is a miraculous statue of Our Lady of Guanajuato, presented by King Philip II of Spain in 1557.

Answer: The best shots are obtained on the observation deck "Pipil", from where you can see the whole city with its colorful facades, especially at sunset. The narrow streets of 'Callejón del Beso' with balconies a meter apart are the perfect place for romantic shots. Do not miss the bright yellow church of San Caetano and the arched bridge 'Puente de San Francisco' of the XVII century, reflected in the waters of the Guanajuato River.