HISTORICAL
ARCHITECTURE
The civic and religious buildings
of Aguascalientes speak volumes about the
city’s rich history, as you’ll see in the haciendas and other architectural
gems.
Palacio de Gobierno – Located
on the corner of Juan de Montoso and Blvd. Jose Maria Chavez, facing Plaza Patria. This is the only
remaining 17th-century
civic building. The most striking
features of this edifice’s fabulous façade are the red basalt walls, the balconies
and the pink
stone coat of arms. The
two patios, which have 111 arches, feature murals by Chilean artist Oswaldo Barra Cunningham, which chronicle the city’s
history. Open daily from 9:00 to 8:00.
Plaza de la Patria – This is the main
plaza located in the city center. In the middle of
the square you’ll see a column
with an eagle
devouring a snake, which is a replica of a national symbol
created by sculptor Jesus F. Contreras.
Catedral Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion – Located
on the corner of 5 de Mayo and Francisco I.
Madero, in front of the Plaza de la Patria. This cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of
the Assumption of Aguas Calientes, was built on land
where a chapel once stood in 1575. The Cathedral is of
Salomonic baroque style and the
interior has detailed neoclassical
ornamentation. Open daily from 7:00 to 1:00 and 5:00 to 9:00.
Templo de San Antonio – Located
at the corner of Pedro Parga and Ignacio Zaragoza. This eclectic façade was built with
pink, green and yellow stone.
The main body has an octagonal form and three
arches on the first floor,
as well as bosses and columns. The
interior features abundant eclectic ornamentation with diverse neoclassical
details. Open daily from 7:00 to 1:00 and 5:00 to 9:00.
Jardin de San Marcos – Located
on Av. Manuel M. Ponce. This
splendid garden has a stone balustrade with four aches
facing the cardinal points and beautiful
neoclassical ridges in the form of
urns. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Ex-Hacienda de Ojo
Caliente – Located at the
corner of Blvd. San Luis Potosi
and Av. Lopez Mateos. Built in an ideal location due to
the nearby thermal waters. The forged steel
balconies are framed in stone and the
chapel has a neoclassical entryway.
