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| The city's central
Plaza. Site of Teatro Juarez and Templo de San Diego.
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La
Alhondiga de Granaditas
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| Magnificent stone
edifice that was a former granary and site of heroic
battle in the War of Independence. Today a State
museum. Closed Mon. Addr: Mendizabal 6.
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| Towering hilltop statue
of young miner who set fire to the doors of the
Alhondiga during the War of Independence. Spectacular
city views. |
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| Art Deco architectural
masterpiece, inaugurated in 1903 with Aida and the
presence of Presidente Porfirio Diaz. Addr: Jardin
de la Union. Ph: 2-0183. |
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El
Museo Casa Diego Rivera
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| Housed in Mexico's
most famous muralist's birthplace are 79 works plus
personal momentos. Closed Mon. Addr: Calle Positos
47. Ph: 2-1197. |
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| At the site of the
Municipal Cemetery. Perfectly preserved (due to
the mineral content and dryness of the soil), deceased
townspeople are displayed in glass cases. One of
the city's most visited attractions. Open daily.
Addr: Calzada del Panteon. |
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