Due to the notable Baroque- and Plateresque-style architectural treasures built during the 16^th and 17^th centuries, Morelia’s Historic Center was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Often referred to as the soul of Mexico, the architecture of Morelia stands as a testament to the city’s religious influences and its unique blending of styles that have come together over centuries.

Catedral (The Cathedral) – Located on Avenida Francisco I. Madero in the Historic Center. Neoclassical ornamentation predominates this impressive Baroque-style structure built with pink ashlars. Constructed between 1660 and 1774, it houses one of the city most venerated images, a dried maize sculpture of the Señor de la Sacristia. You’ll also see several precious paintings in the vestry and the chapter house.

Acueducto (Aqueduct) – Located on Avenida Acueducto and Calzada Madero in Morelia. One of the city’s most emblematic structures, this aqueduct has 253 Baroque-style arcs. Bishop Friar Antonio de San Miguel ordered its construction in 1785 as a means to bring potable water to the city and to create jobs for indigenous people.

Antigua Alhondiga – Located on Abasolo Street, at Corregidora in the Historic Center. This Baroque building, which was once the city’s wheat depository during the Colonial era, was rebuilt into a tribunal in 1847.

Antigua Casa de Don Manuel Garcia Obeso – Located on Avenida Madero Oriente and Morelos Norte in the Historic Center. The neoclassical façade and Baroque interior will draw your attention to this building, which was constructed during the second half of the 18^th century. Some of the first meetings to plot Mexico’s independence were held in this house.

Antigua Casa del Diezmo – Located on Avenida Madero Poniente and Benito Juarez in the Historic Center. In this Baroque-style building, they used to collect tithes contributed by parishioners. Currently, it is a bank.

Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco – Located at 129 Fray San Juan de San Miguel Street, at Humboldt, in the Historic Center. The Franciscans began the construction of this Plateresque-style building in 1531. Since 1973, it has operated as the Michoacan Crafts House. Open daily from 9:00 to 3:00 and 5:30 to 8:00.

Palacio Clavijero – Located on Avenida Francisco I. Madero and Nigromante in the Historic Center. This grand Baroque-style building was constructed in the middle of the 17^th century and it is considered one of the city’s most important architectural achievements...

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