Morelia is the capital of the state of Michoacán and one of the most significant colonial cities, the UNESCO, who gave it the title of a World Cultural Heritage.

 

This is a gorgeous city filled with beautiful streets that are enhanced by the magnificent colonial constructions; stricted building regulations to ensure that the original look and feel of the city is well-preserved.

 

What will be visited in Morelia Colonial Center?

 Cathedral of Morelia: is the most significant religious construction within the City of Morelia, is said to have taken over 100 years to build and is one of the finest in all of Mexico.

 

El Acueducto: (the aqueduct), which is an artificial channel that brings water from one location to another. Morelia's aqueduct runs along dozens of colonial arches that stretch for over a mile across the city.

Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace): which is about a block east of the cathedral, and today boasts fine murals that tell the history of Michoacán and Mexico.

 

Temple and music conservatory of Las Rosas: This was the first convent of the City and belonged to the Dominican Nuns of Santa Catalina de Siena.

Jardin de las Rosas: (Garden of Roses) famous for its cultural environment and artistic surroundings.

 

The Government PalaceThe seat of the State government: Built between 1760 and 1770. Its original, function was as the Tridentate Seminary of Valladolid. There are three murals here painted by Michoacán artist Alfredo Zalce, with portray different periods in the history of Mexico in general and Michoacan in particular.