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Puebla and the attractions that you must know

Puebla is major square is one of Mexico prettiest. Well-tended gardens and shade trees surround a 17th century fountain. The square took on its garden like look following a remodeling in 1854. Previous to this it was an enormous marketplace. Arched colonnades line three sides of the “plaza”, with the city’s well proportioned early on Baroque style Cathedral to the south.

Begun in 1575 the Cathedral has Mexico’s tallest bell tower and is noted for its limestone floors, rich gold leaf interior, and awesome main altar.

Also on the southern side of the square is the Archbishop’s Palace, containing the Biblioteca Palafoxiana. This library dates to the 17th century and once housed the finest collection of manuscripts in the New World. In the present day there are over 43,000 books on display, including rare works from the 15th century.

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