HISTORIC TOWN OF GUANAJUATO AND ADJACENT MINES

 

Located in central Mexico, Guanajuato, which was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century, quickly became one of the most important silver centers in the world. For nearly 250 years, nearly one-third of the world?s silver came from this city. The town boasts baroque and neoclassical architecture as a result of its great wealth. One example is La Valenciana, one of Mexico?s most ornate churches, completed in 1788. Another Baroque church is La Basilica, built in the 17th century.

Destination: Guanajuato

 

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