We flew from Oaxaca on Monday, February 13, to Guadalajara
Guadalajara Cathedral in the Main Square
Built in France
Cathedral of the Assumption of our Lady - opened in 1618
Materials were imported from Italy, France and Spain in building the cathedral
Cue for free traditional pastry and chocolate drink celebrating 200 year birthday of Guadalajara
Open spaces were made on all four sides of the Main Cathedral to form a cross - very nice but lots of historical buildings were demolished and was quite controversial.
Man of Fire representing the murals of Jose Clemente Orozco painted in the Museo de Cabanas
The Hospice Cabanas was one of the oldest and largest orphanage and hospital complexes in the Americas. Now it is a museum with the main hall covered in frescoes of muralist painter Jose Clemente Orozco
Unbelievable murals on the ceilings and walls by Jose Clemente Orozco
You could sit for hours looking and interpreting all the paintings - dome center
Orzoco’s dark style represented his timely political subjects on a massive scale.
He criticized both the Mexican revolution and the post revolution government.
Interesting sculptures in the public gathering areas
Last evening stroll in Guadalajara main square
Mariachi señor built from wood slats for the 200 year anniversary of Guadalajara. the city is known for tequila and mariachi music
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