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Square and cathedral · Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
Plaza de la Patria and Cathedral of Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes’ central square, with the baroque cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and the red-stone Government Palace with murals.
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About Plaza de la Patria and Cathedral of Aguascalientes
Plaza de la Patria is Aguascalientes’ historic center. In the middle stands the Exedra, a column topped by an eagle, surrounded by gardens and fountains, and around it are the city’s main buildings.
The basilica cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, from the 18th century, has a baroque stone facade, towers and a dome and, inside, paintings by the colonial artist Miguel Cabrera. Next door, the Government Palace was built in the 17th century as the residence of a wealthy family and features a red-stone facade and two courtyards with arcades; on its walls, murals by Chilean painter Osvaldo Barra Cunningham depict the state’s history and the Feria de San Marcos.
On the square are also the Teatro Morelos, where the 1914 Revolutionary Convention met, and the Municipal Palace.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
After sunset, when the square fills up and the buildings are lit.
How to get there
In downtown Aguascalientes, within walking distance from downtown hotels and about 3 km from the bus station.
Tip
Enter the Government Palace to see the murals in the courtyards.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Plaza de la Patria and Cathedral of Aguascalientes
What to see in the Plaza de la Patria?
The cathedral, the Government Palace with murals, the Morelos Theater and the Exedra, in the center of the square.
Who painted the murals in the Government Palace of Aguascalientes?
The Chilean painter Osvaldo Barra Cunningham.
From what period is the cathedral of Aguascalientes?
18th century, in baroque style.