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Historic building · Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno de Tlaxcala)
Colonial palace on the Plaza de la Constitución with murals by Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin about the history of Tlaxcala.
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 Tlaxcala Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno de Tlaxcala)
The Government Palace occupies the north side of the Plaza de la Constitución in downtown Tlaxcala, in a colonial-era building with an arcade façade and brick details. It houses the state government and is open to visitors on the ground floor and the stairways.
The interior walls are covered with murals painted over several decades by Tlaxcalan artist Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin. The scenes depict the region’s history, from pre-Hispanic peoples and maize cultivation to the alliance with the Spaniards and the city’s founding.
In front of it, the plaza has gardens, a bandstand, the Santa Cruz fountain and arcades with cafés, and nearby stands the parish of San José.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes.
Best time
On weekdays during the day; check first that the palace is open to visitors.
How to get there
On the Plaza de la Constitución, in the center of Tlaxcala, on foot.
Tip
Follow the murals in order, from the ground floor up the stairways, to follow the story.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tlaxcala Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno de Tlaxcala)
Who painted the murals in the Tlaxcala Government Palace?
The Tlaxcalan artist Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin.
What do the murals in the Government Palace depict?
The history of Tlaxcala, from pre-Hispanic peoples to the arrival of the Spaniards and the founding of the city.
Where is the Government Palace located?
On Plaza de la Constitución, in downtown Tlaxcala.