Experiencing the Beauty of Tlaxcala

 

It is photo day!

You know I have been posting about Tlaxcala the entire week.  On Monday, I wrote some facts about this mostly unknown city in Mexico.  On Wednesday, I wrote about the delicious food we found in the city.

If you have noticed, there is a missing part.  I haven’t presented details of how the city looks.  Well, I was waiting for photo Friday to do that.

In here I am presenting 29 photos of Tlaxcala.  The main sights of the city are highlighted in here.  Let me say all these sights are located in the compact historic center.  You can walk around admiring the architecture, visiting the museums and devouring dishes till your belly feels like it is going to explode.

Let me know what you like more about this interesting city.

 

Plaza Constitucion, the main plaza in Tlaxcala

 

Municipal Palace

 

Portal Grande

 

Portal Chico

 

Government Palace

 

Another view of the Government Palace

 

Cart in Plaza Constitucion

 

Palacio de Justicia (Justice Palace)

 

Iglesia San Jose (San Jose Church)

 

Cupulas of San Jose Church

 

Back Side of San Jose Church

 

Small plaza next to the San Jose Church

 

Book Fair in Plaza Juarez

 

San Nicolas de Tolentino Chapel

 

Colorful Street

 

Colorful Cafe

 

Small Plaza

 

Burnt orange surrounded window

 

Yellow and pink buildings

 

Brightly painted buildings

 

Strong orange and Mexican flag

 

Museo de la Memoria (Memory Museum)

 

Tower of San Francisco Ex-Convent

 

San Francisco Ex-Convent

 

Capilla del Vecino (Neighboor Chapel)

 

Part of the city seen from the Capilla del Vecino

 

Buying and eating tamales

 

Restaurant close to the Plaza de Toros

 

Plaza Xicohtencatl

 

I didn’t have time to visit the museums, see the murals in the Government Palace or admire the Ocotlan Basilica.  That is why an entire weekend is recommended to indulge into what the city has to offer.

What is your favorite photo? Let me know in the comments section below.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Exploring Kolmanskop: Namibia’s Ghost Town in the Desert

Image
I ducked beneath the barrier and jogged across a nearby sand dune. When I reached the first derelict building, I looked behind me and shot Dave an exhilarated grin. I’ve been a rule-follower for much of my life, but I was learning that disobeying authority was kind of invigorating. I couldn’t wipe the smile from my face. There I was, standing in the centre of a Namibian ghost town, surrounded by desert, and Dave and I were the only people around. The town was dark, eerie, and foreboding; the only sound the thudding of my heart and gentle crunch of sand underfoot. I took Dave’s hand in mine, crept forward a few feet, then ducked into the abandoned remains of somebody’s home. We had driven 1,500 kilometres (1,000 miles) out of our way to get here, and on Namibia’s bad roads, that equals a seriously big undertaking. With just two weeks to see Namibia’s highlights, we had packed a ton into our time so far — easing into the trip in Ovita, thr...
Read more

25 Fun Things To Do In Havana Cuba (Highlights & Hotspots)

Image
Best Things to do in Havana, Cuba Havana, Cuba The city of Havana is known for its old architecture, classic cars, live music and tasty mojitos. Here are some of the best things to do in Havana that you won’t want to miss! In recent years, Cuba has seen some major changes as the United States finally eased restrictions on travel. More and more American’s are now visiting Cuba than ever before, and tourism has been on the rise — for good reason! Only an hour away from Miami by plane, Havana is a fascinating blend of old and new, vintage cars and colorful, (often crumbling) infrastructure; Cuba’s energy pulses with a mix of Spanish colonial architecture, booming nightlife and kitschy art galleries. For a small city, Havana seems to have an endless list of things to do catering to every kind of traveler. Maybe you’re a cigar aficionado or simply looking for some R&R, Havana has something to offer everyone. This guide is completely free! I’ve worked ...
Read more

Trinidad Cuba Travel Guide: A Beautiful Colonial City

Image
Exploring the Best of Trinidad Cuba Trinidad, Cuba Trinidad is Cuba’s best preserved colonial city, a unique mix of 1850’s architecture & 1950’s cars that feels frozen in time. Check out some of my favorite things to do in Trinidad. Trinidad was one of the first Cuban towns founded by the Spanish, growing wealthy from production of sugar cane, cattle, and tobacco (with the help of African slave labor). The town’s newfound wealth funded extravagant palaces, plazas, and colonial homes for rich plantation owners. Much of the architecture remains, one of the best-preserved historic towns in North America, becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trinidad Cuba has become one of the most popular cities in the country for travelers, outside of Havana of course! You can walk down cobblestone streets, listen to live music in the plaza, cool off with fresh sugar cane juice, hop into a horse-drawn carriage, chat with locals, or visit fascinating colonial muse...
Read more