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1. Museo Bello y González
- This museum houses the collection of Jose Luis Bello y Gonzalez and has uncountable pieces of Talavera, antiques and oriental objects, among many others.
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- Museums
- Downtown
- 4.4 miles
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2. Museo Nacional del Ferrocarril
- In this museum you will find several trains engines, passenger cars, a dining car and even a presidential car. The cars can be boarded so you can admire the designs and details of different periods.
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- Museums
- Downtown
- 4.7 miles
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3. Exconvento de Santa Rosa
- A beautiful XVII century convent where many of the most important and delicious dishes were created. Nowadays it houses the handicrafts museum.
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- Culture
- Downtown
- 5.0 miles
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4. Capilla del Rosario
- This outstanding example of Mexican Baroque style is considered Puebla's jewel.
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- Religious Sights
- Downtown
- 5.1 miles
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5. Catedral de Puebla
- This is an impressive treasure of colonial architecture.
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- Religious Sights
- Downtown
- 5.2 miles
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6. Biblioteca Palafoxiana
- This beautiful baroque library was the first public library in America, and is the only one that has survived to this day.
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- Downtown
- 5.2 miles
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7. Zocalo
- Puebla's main square
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- Downtown
- 5.2 miles
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8. Museo Amparo
- One of the most important collections of pre-Hispanic, Colonial, Modern and Contemporary art in Mexico
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- Downtown
- 5.3 miles
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9. Templo de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
- A XVII Century church beautful both on the inside and in the facade.
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- Downtown
- 6.1 miles
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Puebla is the fifth largest city in Mexico, and one of the most important colonial cities in the country. In 1987 Puebla's downtown was inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO because of it's beautiful architecture, it's delightful squares and it's unique urban planning. According to the legend, the city was planed by angels that visited the sixteenth century Tlaxcala bishop Julian Garces in a dream, and showed him exactly where he should build a new city. This is why Puebla is worldwide known as "City of Angels", and it sure lives up to that name. Downtown Puebla is a magnificent architectural and artistic spectacle.
Originally, the city was conceived for wealthy Spaniards who needed a place to live close enough to Mexico City and to Veracruz, the country's main port. The richness of the city reflects the wealth of its sixteenth and seventeenth century residents. Walking through downtown you'll find amazing colonial buildings, must-see museums, famous landmarks and charming squares. The Cathedral is probably the most stunning building in the city, and it's considered its heart.
But outside downtown you'll find many other things too. "Los Fuertes" are two forts used to fight the French on the now famous "Cinco de Mayo" battle, which was held (as its name implies) on may 5, 1862. They're set atop of a hill, not far from downtown, so the view of the city and the volcanos from there is priceless. Boulevard Juarez, or simply "La Juarez", is a beautiful and lively street where visitors can find all kind of restaurants and night clubs, while admiring beautiful buildings.
Just 20 minutes from Puebla is Cholula, the ancient pre-Hispanic city, with its ancient pyramid, its 37 churches and its 365 cupolas, one for each day of the year.
