Area Guide
The city of Guanajuato was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1988. This beautiful colonial city was built over a ravine surrounded by mountains and rivers. The wealth extracted from the gold and silver mines provided economic and architectural bonanza in this glorious city of tunnels, arches and subterranean streets. In front of the restaurant is the Temple of San Cayetano which is one of the last Churrigeresco Style constructions in Mexico. The School of Philosophy and Letters of Guanajuato is an interesting place to visit. Some of the interesting museums to visit are: La Alhóndiga de Granaditas, Diego Rivera, Iconographic Museum of Quijote, Olga Costa Museum, The Mummy Museum. Some historical sites of interest are: Juarez Theater, The State Congress Building, The University of Guanajuato. Mineral de Rayas and Valenciana Mines.
The city of Guanajuato is internationally famous for cultural events such as the Festival Internacional Cervantino from October 4th to the 22nd 2006. The Symphony Orchestra offers a concert every Friday during the season. The Annual Medieval and Beer Festival in the Spring. Among other cultural events celebrated through out the year.
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