TLAQUEPAQUE, the capital of Craft
TLAQUEPAQUE, the capital of Craft
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People have argued that the meaning the name of the city. Some argue that Tlaquepaque means "Men who make clay pots." Another possible meaning of this word is Indian, "Place on clay soil slopes. "However, others argue that this means" place of clay "or" clay hills. "At least we are all agree that the name refers to the clay is very important in this area and various offices which have been made.
Although mean Tlaquepaque, history is unquestionable and very interesting. Tlaquepaque before it became what it is today, was only a small land belonging to the Kingdom of Tonala, which was ruled by Tzapotzinco Cihualpilli a queen. Interestingly, the ruler of this kingdom was a woman. It was not until early 1500 when the Spanish first set foot in Tlaquepaque, who were led by Nuno de Guzman. Upon learning of his arrival, Queen Cihualpilli gave them a warm welcome. However, there was a group that wanted to welcome the Spanish, so they followed their own path, but not without putting up a fight against the intruders. Unfortunately, the indigenous rebel group lost. This battle Guzman gave way to take control over the whole realm of Tonala, including Tlaquepaque. Soon after, in 1548, Tlaquepaque was renamed San Pedro (San Pedro) what is a name that stuck until the 19th century. During the following centuries, San Pedro witnessed several major historical events. For example, in 1821 this city became the stage where he declared the proclamation of the state of Jalisco for independence. A few years later, in 1835, one of the first co-ed the schools established here. And in 1858, Mexican President Benito Juarez signed several agreements for the benefit of the Mexican armed forces. It was not until 1860, when the city was known as San Pedro Tlaquepaque and in 1970 the first part of the name was abandoned for what became known simply as Tlaquepaque.
One of the reasons why people enjoy Tlaquepaque is the fact that it has withstood the test of time, as it has remained authentic Spanish colonial city. You will notice how the streets are still paved with stones and houses maintain that the colonial architecture that makes them so unique. To really enjoy these places and dive into the Century 19 wonderful, must embark on a walk down the main street, Calle Juarez. Walking through the cobbled streets, be sure to leave the Garden Hidalgo (Hidalgo Garden) which is the town square and even has a beautiful gazebo in the center of the park. Oh, and you might be lucky to see a performance by a mariachi. After this, you will find with a real architectural beauty, the church of St. Peter the Apostle (Church of St. Peter the Apostle). This church was built in the 18th century in Baroque style. A church even more impressive architectural marvel and is the Sanctuary of Solitude (Sanctuary of Solitude). It was built in the 19th century Baroque in a similar style as the Church of San Pedro, but the Sanctuary of Solitude is bigger, there are some gothic elements in its interior with impressive works of colonial art, and from far might remind you of a castle. The Municipal Palace is a building very important not only for its architectural design, but because it has a stunning mural. This mural is said to represent the fire, which is important because most of the crafts are made with this element.
One place that is absolutely necessary to visit while in Tlaquepaque is El Parian. This place occupies an entire block and was built in 1878. It is an ideal place to enjoy the good weather and it even has its own kiosk located in the center. So what is this place? Well, that's all that together. It has restaurants, bars, live music and shops where you can buy arts, crafts and souvenirs, among other goods. You can buy almost anything you can think of here. At night, this place is even more vivid, as will perform a mariachi band and people rejoice.
When here you must visit at least one of the several museums of the city with various art exhibitions, etc. events. For example, the Museum of Ceramics Pantaleon Panduro (The Museum of Ceramics Pantaleon Panduro) presents the history of the arts and crafts of Tlaquepaque. It also has excellent pieces of popular art and if you're lucky, you can enjoy one of several events such as concerts. The Regional Museum of Ceramics Tlaquepaque (Museo Regional de Cerámica de Tlaquepaque) features an excellent collection of ceramics Mexico's most important. Something interesting about this museum particular is that it used to be a 17th century neoclassical house. Finally, Centro Cultural El Refugio (El Refugio Cultural Center) is a must. This building was a hospital, but is now a center where various cultural events.
You definitely can visit Tlaquepaque years and you'll come home with an unforgettable experience. But why not get a head start and make a virtual visit to http://patawalk.com !
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I’m an English instructor. I love my career because it allows me to work with students of all ages (from children in kindergarten to mature adults in college) and walks of life. I have a B.A. in English from San Diego State University and have recently obtained my M.A., also in English, from National University. During my free time I travel and write short articles for the Patawalk Virtual Tours website (www.patawalk.com). This site takes visitors into fully mapped virtual tours in 360 formats of amazing places such as Cancun, Mexico. It’s like being there!
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