Rose Quarry Stone of Morelia
Discover the stunning architecture and culture of Mexico on a holiday to Morelia
With a consistent colonial-style throughout, Morelia is one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico. Morelia is a Spanish Baroque city in the Mexican state of Michoacán, built low to the ground, of rosy quarry stone.
The cathedral is not just gorgeous. It’s inspirational. Especially on Saturday nights when the steeples glow, classical music blares and cannons blast fireworks into a black sky where they explode and drip color on the incandescent bell towers. Morelia is remarkably free of congestion and well laid out, with long wide boulevards that lead to the center of town. To get oriented, start at the picturesque main square, the Plaza de Armas.
Morelia Holiday Attractions
The graceful colonial city, is a tranquil haven for travelers who are delighted by architecture, folk art and majestic scenery -- or those who just want to kick back and get a feel for the Bajio, the Mexican heartland. Morelia is full of parks, cute shops, nice weather, and beautiful architecture.
An architectural feat that cannot be missed is the aqueduct. The aqueduct runs down the Avenida Acueducto. Built in the 17th century, this huge aqueduct brought water to Morelia in the city’s youth. The Santuario de Guadalupe, adorned in pink and white with gold trim work, is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Mexico. It also contains many oil paintings which cannot be missed..
Casa de Artesanias, located on the Plaza San Francisco, is a great place for those looking to buy art and any wares. The art here can be purchased cheaper than other more touristy places in Mexico and is usually more authentic.
Dining on your Morelia Holidays
Try San Miguelito for good food and great service, the decor is absolutely unique. The walls are pracitcally plaster with Mexican folk art and most of it is for sale. But the best place is the room in the back which is supposedly reserved for solteronas (old maids) It is full of paintings, statues, plaques, all of San Antonio - on his head. Supposedly if you ask San Antonio for a sweetheart your wish will come true.
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