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Teatro de la República: Three Events That Shaped Mexico

TL;DR: The Teatro de la República in Querétaro hosted the premiere of the Mexican national anthem (1854), the court-martial of Emperor Maximilian (1867), and the signing of the 1917 Constitution – still Mexico’s governing document today. Entry is free. The Teatro de la República looks like a modest 19th-century theater. Step inside and you areContinue reading "Teatro de la República: Three Events That Shaped Mexico"

Cerro de las Campanas: Where an Emperor Fell and Mexico Changed

TL;DR: Cerro de las Campanas is the hill where Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg was executed on June 19, 1867. The site includes the chapel Austria built in his memory, a museum, a giant statue of Benito Juárez, and panoramic views over the city. Entry is free. Few places in Mexico carry as much historical weightContinue reading "Cerro de las Campanas: Where an Emperor Fell and Mexico Changed"

Querétaro Aqueduct: History, Legend, and Visiting Guide

TL;DR: The Querétaro Aqueduct (1726-1738) is 1,280 meters long with 74 arches up to 23 meters tall. It carried water to the city for over 200 years. Entry is free. The best view is from Calle Zaragoza at dusk. The Querétaro Aqueduct is the image most people carry away from this city. It is oneContinue reading "Querétaro Aqueduct: History, Legend, and Visiting Guide"