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destination zacatecas Zacatecas, A Charming Labyrinth The city of Zacatecas in Northern Mexico is not only an absolute labyrinth of winding streets but also a fascinating maze of artistic and cultural treasures. Built between hills and on steep slopes, the city of Zacatecas, capital of the Mexican state of the same name, has a maze-like street plan, which makes wandering it a delight. Founded in 1548, two years after the nearby discovery of silver, Zacatecas was one of the most important mining cities in New Spain and is one of the most beautiful cities of contemporary Mexico. The people of Zacatecas have made such outstanding efforts to preserve and restore the city’s ancient architectural monuments, and with such good results, that UNESCO designated the city a “World Heritage Site” in 1993. As one explores the city’s peculiar urban layout along narrow streets, alleys and plazas, many of these outstanding buildings can be found. Look no further than the majestic Cathedral, considered one of the most important expressions of Baroque architecture in Mexico. It was built between 1730 and 1760. Its façade is one of the finest examples of Churrigueresque architecture in Mexico. The State Government Palace, an eighteenth century building, originally the dwelling of the Count of Santiago de la Laguna, hosts a mural by Antonio Pintor Rodríguez that depicts the history of the city. Just outside the building is the Plaza de Armas, the most important and largest square in the city. Across the main street and on the left as you stand with your back to the Government Palace is the Palacio de la Mala Noche (The Bad Night Palace), which used to be the house of a Spanish miner, Manuel de Rétegui. The former Hotel Francés, now a tourist information office, is located next to it. Several blocks to the east is the Rafael Coronel Museum, located at the former convent of San Francisco, dating from the 17th century. The museum exhibits several fine collections including a fascinating one of some 10,000 masks –the largest collected work of its kind worldwide. Also intriguing are a series of sketches and architectural designs by Diego Rivera, terra cotta figures of the colonial era, regal parchments and the banner given to the city by King Phillip II at the end of the 16th century. Returning towards the center, one can see the Plaza de Santo Domingo. The church of Santo Domingo, built as a Jesuit church (1746- 1749) but turned over to the Dominicans when the Jesuits were expelled in 1767, has a particularly interesting interior with eight Churrigueresque gilded wooden retablos or altarpieces, with fine sculptures and paintings. On the north side of the plaza is the former Jesuit College, now the Pedro Coronel Museum displaying this Zacatecan painter’s fabulous collection of art from around the world, donated near the end of his life to his native city. The ground floor houses the Elías Amador Library, some 25,000 volumes full of history. The museum exhibits paintings by Picasso, Miro, Dali and Chagall, among others. Two short blocks away is the former Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint), founded in 1810, which later became the State Treasury and is now the Zacatecan Museum, exhibiting collections of Huichol art, votive paintings and ironwork. Past the Zacatecan Museum is the side entrance to the ex-temple of San Agustín. Its main facade was destroyed in the last century and its towers decapitated. Downhill from San Agustín is the Rosales Arcade, once an important shopping area. Turning back towards the Cathedral, one can view the Fernando Calderón Theater, constructed between 1891 and 1897 and which takes its name from Fernando Calderón (1809-1845), a noted poet and dramatist. Across the street from the theater is the 19th century González Ortega Market, completely restored in 1982 as a shopping center. This is a good place to look for souvenirs and below the market are several very good and inexpensive restaurants. On the outskirts of the city, the Eden mine is one of the main tourist attractions. There, a narrow-gauge mining train takes visitors into the depths below the city and the cable-car, or teleférico, soars over the city from one of the mine’s upper entrances to La Bufa hill with its outstanding view. Zacatecas might seem a complex, labyrinthine city, but the effort to explore it is made more than worthwhile by the discovery of so many cultural and artistic riches.
60 Negocios i The Lifestyle photos courtesy of government of the state of zacatecas Where • Zacatecas is located in Mexico’s north-central region, 610 kilometers northwest of Mexico City, 458 kilometers southwest of Monterrey and 318 kilometers north of Guadalajara. 01 02 What • Catedral (Cathedral) – Located on Avenida Hidalgo. Considered one of the most important masterpieces of New Spain Baroque architecture. • Church of Santo Domingo – Located at the Plaza Santo Domingo. The sober Baroque façade is certain to grab your attention. • State Government Palace and Plaza de Armas – Located at 604 Avenida Hidalgo. Inside the Governor’s Palace you’ll see a mural by Antonio Pintor Rodríguez that depicts the history of Zacatecas. Just outside the building is the Plaza de Armas, the most important and largest square in the city. • Ex-Temple of San Agustín – Located on Miguel Auza Street. What was once a grandiose façade, originally a Baroque design, is now a tall white wall. The side walls of the structure remain intact, giving an idea of how the building once looked. • Fernando Calderón Theatre – Located at 501 Avenida Hidalgo. This is Zacatecas’ most brilliant architectural treasure. Its svelteness and strategic location allow you to appreciate its beauty from all angles. The three-tiered façade and the building’s crest give it the appearance of an impressive construction from the classical period. • Pedro Coronel Museum – Located in the Plaza Santo Domingo. This museum houses a collection of universal art from famed Zacatecan artist Pedro Coronel. • Rafael Coronel Museum – Located at the Ex-Convent of San Francisco, it exhibits Mexican popular art. • Zacatecan Museum – Located at 301 Doctor Hierro Street. This museum has a large and rare collection of Huichol art, making it the only collected work of its kind. How • Either on foot or from 85 meters above on the cable-car that crosses the city, Zacatecas is a destination with its own unique charm, beauty and culture. 03 The Surroundings Thanks to its fascinating geography and rich natural resources, Zacatecas’ surrounding areas offer ideal scenarios for outdoor activities. The Sierra de Órganos, which has served as a setting for several international film productions, and the Sierra de Cardos, near the city of Jerez, are two excellent places to take in the gorgeous outdoor scenery. Close to the city you will find La Quemada and Altavista, two pre-Hispanic archaeological zones that reflect the industrious nature of the societies that built them. La Quemada, located 50 km southeast of Za- catecas, is one of the state’s most important archaeological zones and it stands out for its stone structures built on man-made terraces on the slope of a hill. The main attractions of Altavista, located 55 km north-west of Zacatecas, include a rectangular plaza with an altar in the middle delete of the square, the Salón de las Columnas with 28 columns and the Pirámide del Sol (Pyramid of Sun) which houses a crypt. In the suburbs of Zacatecas lies the village of Guadalupe, once the base for the great Franciscan drive northwards. The former monastery is now the Museum of Viceregal Art, a treasure trove of secret passages, cells, catacombs, sundials, enormous water tanks, chapels, corridors and doorways, together with magnificent pieces of religious art of all kinds. Highlights include seventeenth century oil paintings, cells furnished in period style, the monastery library and the Nápoles Chapel, richly decorated with complicated white and gold motifs. For those who appreciate tranquility and nature, Paraíso Caxcan, a spa that offers various treatments and relaxation techniques, is located two hours from Zacatecas. n 01 portal de Rosales 02 / 03 san Agustín
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