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The Metropolitan Cathedral. In 1568 the cornerstone was laid by Fray Pedro de Ayala. The present outstanding neo-gothic towers were built in 1854 by the architect Manuel Gómez, since the original ones collapsed during an earthquake in 1818. Inside we find 9 neoclassic style altars and 3 chapels. |
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Zona Rosa Chapultepec: Recently the area has become very popular with young people. This is due to the recent investment in the development of the area and the huge variety of cafes, bars, restaurants, book stores etc. It’s an excellent place to take a walk and enjoy the walkway that runs through the centre of the avenue and the colonial houses along the way.
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The Degollado Theater. This neoclassical building was built by the architect Jacobo Gálvez. Its construction began in 1856 and was inaugurated in 1866 with a presentation of the soprano Angela Peralta. The portico consists of 16 architrabada corinthian columns that sustain the tympanum with Apollo and his 9 muses. |
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The Cabañas Cultural Institute. The construction began in 1805 and was inaugurated as house of mercy in 1810. It is neoclassical style and was designed by Architect Manuel Tolsá and has been used as an asylum, a barracks and a hospice. |
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Tlaquepaque. Is a city and the surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Jaslico, lying only a few kilometres from the city centre. The name tlaquepaque derives from Nahuatl and means ´place above clay land' The area is famous for its pottery and blown glass. |
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Tonalá.13km from the city centre. It’s much less developed and touristic than Tlaquepaque. The shops you will find here are “Crystal and ceramic factories” instead of Galleries. On Thursdays and Saturdays the whole town is turned into a huge open-air market. |
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Chapala lake. Is Mexico´s largest freshwater lake. It is centred 40 km southeast of Guadalajara, and stands on the border between the states of Jalisco and Michoacán, at 1,524 metres above sea level.
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Tequila. 50km from the city centre. This has been the home of the liquor of the same name since the 17th Century. Surrounding the city you can expect to see fields full of the blue “agave”, the plant from which Tequila is distilled. A visit to one of the factories, where you will learn about the process of making the world renowned alcohol, is highly recommended. |
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