Observation decks Oaxaca

Q: In what architectural style was Oaxaca Cathedral built and who designed it?

Oaxaca Cathedral combines elements of Baroque and Neoclassicism. Its construction began in 1535 under the direction of the architect Juan de Dios, but was not completed until 1733. The facade is decorated with carved columns and niches with sculptures of saints, and the interiors are painted by artist Miguel Cabrera. -

Q: What places in Oaxaca is worth visiting with children for an educational holiday?

Children will enjoy the Chocolate Museum, dedicated to the traditions of making the Aztec cacao drink. It is also worth a look at the Ethnobotanical Garden with a collection of cacti and agaves, where master classes on making paper from bark are held. For teenagers, the Textile Museum is interesting with interactive exhibits on Zapotec weaving techniques. -

Q: Where in Oaxaca to take the most atmospheric photos?

The best shots are obtained on the stairs of Calle Macedonio Alcalá, decorated with bright "alebriches" - fantasy figures from papier-mache. Picturesque courtyards of the Cultural Center of Santo Domingo with fountains of the XVII century and arches in the style of mudejar. At sunset, the panorama of the city from the hill Cerro del Fortín is especially photogenic. -

Q: What legends are associated with the church of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca?

According to legend, in the altar of the church hidden "treasures of the Zapotecs" who tried to find the conquistadors. In the Rosario Chapel there is a miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary, allegedly appeared to a Dominican monk in 1575. The frescoes of the dome depict the “Battle of Angels” scene, inspired by local myths about rain spirits. -

Q: What little-known but amazing places to see in Oaxaca?

In the former monastery of Santo Domingo, there is a “forbidden library” with manuscripts of the XVI century in the Mishtec language. In the courtyard of the Rufino Tamayo Museum are exhibited pre-Columbian artifacts found during the restoration of the building. The chapel of San Jose is unique with frescoes, where Christian and pre-Hispanic symbols are mixed.