Location: San Miguel de Allende
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The 7 Best Historic Sites in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
High in the cool hills, this colonial gem of cobblestone streets and picturesque churches inspires artists with its color, character and light. Baroque, neoclassical and neogothic mix in the city's buildings, notably at the pink stone 18th-century church on the Plaza Principal. Founded in 1542, the city is a mix of Hispanic and Mesoamerican influences.
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1. Plaza de Toros San Miguel
2. Casa del Mayorazgo de Canal
3. House of the Inquisitor
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The place of residence of the church representative who presided over the Inquisition.
4. Jail of the Inquisition
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Prisoners of the Inquisition were held in this small structure while their fate was decided.
5. House of the Counts of la Canal
Now a bank, this building was the home of a nobleman in colonial times.
6. House of the Dogs (Casa de los Perros)
This aesthetically appealing structure was once home to Juan de Umarán, a hero of the Mexican Revolution.
7. Mario Oliva Estudio
Mario Oliva has been a successful artist since 2005 and a gallery owner since 2007. He is a graduate of Guadalajara University with a degree in visual arts. His studio and gallery is open to the public, and you are likely to find him at work on his latest painting, with his faithful dog Morra by his side.
