History Attractions in Puebla
Puebla is one of the most important cities in the history of Mexico.
Originally it was planned as the main city for the Spaniards to live in, the indigenous were kept away from the city by a river that ran between Puebla and the nearby towns. This is why there are so many beautiful and elegant buildings, as well as churches.
During the next 200 years after the arrival of the Spaniards, Puebla was the scene of some important events both during the Independence and the Revolution, what made this rich city, even richer.
Walking along the city you'll find many important sights that had help shape what Mexico is today.
Originally it was planned as the main city for the Spaniards to live in, the indigenous were kept away from the city by a river that ran between Puebla and the nearby towns. This is why there are so many beautiful and elegant buildings, as well as churches.
During the next 200 years after the arrival of the Spaniards, Puebla was the scene of some important events both during the Independence and the Revolution, what made this rich city, even richer.
Walking along the city you'll find many important sights that had help shape what Mexico is today.
Catedral de Puebla
Av. 16 de Septiembre unnumbered
This is an impressive treasure of colonial architecture...
Capilla del Rosario
5 de Mayo 409
This outstanding example of Mexican Baroque style is considered Puebla's jewel...
Museo Amparo
2 Sur 708
One of the most important collections of pre-Hispanic, Colonial, Modern and Contemporary art in Mexico...
Biblioteca Palafoxiana
5 Oriente 5
This beautiful baroque library was the first public library in America, and is the only one that has survived to this day...
Fuerte de Loreto
Centro Cívico 5 de Mayo, Calzada de los Fuertes
One of two historic forts that famously defended the city from the French troops on the "Cinco de Mayo" Battle in 1862...
Casa Hermanos Serdan
6 Oriente 206
Museum of the Revolution. This is probably the most important building in the Revolution History in Puebla...
Museo Bello y González
Calle 3 Poniente 302
This museum houses the collection of Jose Luis Bello y Gonzalez and has uncountable pieces of Talavera, antiques and oriental objects, among many others...
Casa del Dean
16 de Septiembre 505
The murals in this house are a rare and unique sample of non-religious mural painting in the XVI century in Mexico...
