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Museum · Guadalajara, Jalisco
Hospicio Cabañas
19th-century former orphanage, a World Heritage site, with 57 murals by José Clemente Orozco in the chapel, including the Man of Fire.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Hospicio Cabañas
The Hospicio Cabañas was founded in 1791 by Bishop Juan Cruz Ruiz de Cabañas as an asylum for orphans, the elderly and the destitute, and the building, designed by architect Manuel Tolsá, was completed in the early 19th century. It has 23 courtyards linked by corridors and operated as an orphanage until 1980.
Between 1936 and 1939, José Clemente Orozco painted 57 murals on the chapel walls and dome about the conquest, Mexico's history and the human condition. The Man of Fire in the dome is considered one of the masterpieces of muralism.
The building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and is now the Instituto Cultural Cabañas, hosting art exhibitions. There are reclining benches to lie back and view the dome.
Across from it, Plaza Tapatía, a pedestrian promenade with fountains and sculptures, links the hospicio to the Teatro Degollado and the cathedral.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
In the morning, for better light in the chapel. It is usually closed on Mondays.
How to get there
At the eastern end of Plaza Tapatía, in downtown Guadalajara, about 1 km on foot from the cathedral.
Tip
Lie back on the chapel benches to view the Man of Fire on the dome without straining your neck.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Hospicio Cabañas
What is the Man of Fire?
The mural by José Clemente Orozco on the dome of the chapel at Hospicio Cabañas, painted in the 1930s.
Is Hospicio Cabañas a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes, since 1997.
Is Hospicio Cabañas open every day?
It usually closes on Mondays; check ahead.