CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

Guadalajara?s modern architecture offers some of the world?s best avant-garde works while maintaining the unique and traditional Mexican style. Among the most important structures you can appreciate are:

Jardin Japones ? Located at 2300 El Chaco Street in the Fraccionamiento Providencia neighborhood in the Bosque de los Colomos. It is a replica of a ceremonial Japanese garden. Open Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Casa Colomos ó El Castillo ? This construction, the work of Agustin V. Pascal, used to be a water administration office and is now a cultural center. Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 7:30, and Sunday from 9:00 to 2:00. Located at 2300 El Chaco Street in the Fraccionamiento Providencia neighborhood in the Bosque de los Colomos.

Biblioteca Publica del Estado ? This modern building stands out for its spectacular cupola, which has a painting by artist Gabriel Flores in the library?s main room. Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 8:00, and Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00. Located at 879 Avenida 16 de Septiembre in the Colonia Centro.

Fuente de Minerva ? Located at the Avenida Vallarta roundabout, this fountain displays a bronze sculpture of the Roman goddess of wisdom; it is one of Guadalajara?s most emblematic monuments.