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Morelia (Spanish pronunciation:; from 1545 to 1828 known as Valladolid; Otomi: Mänxuni) is a city and municipal seat of the municipality of Morelia in the north-central part of the state of Michoacán in central Mexico. [3]
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Morelia (Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana de Morelia (San Salvador)) is a religious site that is the seat of the Archdiocese of Morelia of the Catholic church in Mexico. It is located as its name itself says in the city of Morelia, capital of the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The cathedral is located in the first ...
The Morelia region stresses its cultural and artistic heritage, especially its colonial architecture . The most important colonial structures are in Morelia and built in the 18th century. These include the cathedral, finished in 1744 and the main aqueduct finished at the end of the century. This architecture has made the city a World Heritage Site.
The Archdiocese of Morelia (Latin: Archidioecesis Moreliensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or archdiocese of the Catholic Church in western central Mexico. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It was erected on 11 August 1536 as the Diocese of Michoacán.
The Capture of Morelia took place on 30 November 1863 during the Second French intervention in Mexico. It was fought between French troops in the charge of generals Berthier and Márquez and Mexican army commanded by José López Uraga .
The Fuente de las Tarascas (Las Tarascas Fountain), also known as the Fuente de la Fertilidad (Fertility Fountain), [1] is a fountain, sculpture and landmark installed in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. The original work was created by Antonio Silva Díaz and Benigno Lara and was installed in 1931 in the intersection of Francisco I. Madero Avenue ...
Plaza Monumental de Morelia (Monumental Plaza of Morelia in English), is a multi-purpose complex in Morelia, in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The complex can seat up to 15,000 people. It accommodates bullfights, jaripeos, and concerts.
Seal of Morelia. The coat of arms of Morelia is made up of three quarters of gold fields, each with a king dressed in purple with a scepter in his hands. At the top it has a royal crown with blue, red and green rhinestone studs and on the edges it has black and gold foliage with studs.