Catedral de Morelia
Baroque cathedral of pink stone, built between 1660 and 1744, with towers of about 66 meters, illuminated at night.
Michoacán · Mexico Capital
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In the photo: Morelia Cathedral
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The city
Morelia is the capital of Michoacán, about 1,900 meters above sea level, with a historic center of pink stone that is a World Heritage site. The baroque cathedral, the aqueduct, the plazas, the old colleges and the mansions form a harmonious ensemble, lit up at night. It is the birthplace of José María Morelos, a hero of independence, and has a market of typical sweets.
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The local experience
Baroque cathedral of pink stone, built between 1660 and 1744, with towers of about 66 meters, illuminated at night.
18th-century aqueduct of 253 arches and the tree-lined promenade that leads to it, with the small flowered alley of the Callejón del Romance.
18th-century church with the interior covered in molded decoration of colorful flowers, at the end of the Fray Antonio de San Miguel promenade.
Market of Michoacán’s typical sweets in the old Jesuit college, with ate, morelianas and milk sweets.