| General Info | Butterfly Sanctuary | Working on a plan with Uriel | | $0.00 | We will go on a date of his choice during the dates that Elissa is with us. If
it's three of us, it's $2300/ea, if it's five of us, it's $2000/ea. Pesos, that
is. |
| General Info | El Cimatario National Park | The place with all the antennae | | $0.00 | The park encompasses Cerro del Cimatario, a volcanic mountain which reaches
2400 meters elevation.[2] The mountain offers panoramic views of Santiago de
Querétaro and the surrounding countryside, and is home to several radio and
television transmitting towers.
Soils in the park are mostly volcanic in origin, formed during
Pliocene eruptions. A red porous volcanic rock called tezontle is common, and
was quarried to make bricks and construct baths and bread ovens.
There are 5 self-guided trails available starting from the main
entrance on the east side of the park. There are also free guided tours to
explore landscapes with the park's characteristic flora, and interact with the
wildlife that exists in the park. These guided tours take you to the Flora and
Fauna Trail and the Cave Trail. Dogs are not allowed in the park.
Google Maps says you can get there by bus from Alameda Hidalgo |
| General Info | El Tepetate (Barrio Magico) | | | $0.00 | El Tepetate is, without a doubt, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Querétaro; a
symbol of tradition, but, at the same time, also of oblivion, despite being a
few meters from the Historic Center, where the architecture and roads, or at
least those of the first painting, look impeccable.
See printed description |
| General Info | Hercules (Barrio) | | | $0.00 | In addition to the beer garden, the magical district of Hercules offers its
visitors a tour of its picturesque and narrow streets, a walk along the Devil's
Dam or taste one of the famous "snows of Hercules".
See printed description |
| General Info | Quest for Architecture | Follow turquoise pins on Maps.Me | | $0.00 |
- Theatre of Republic (Teatro de la República)
The building is an enigma of the neoclassical style of
architecture in the early 1850s. The building itself is a mixture of
neoclassical style as well imitations of Greek style. The exterior was a
perfect blend of simplicity and highly ornamented entrances highlighting only
certain crevices and portals. Guillermo Prieto, the Mexican novelist, boldly
stated that the building was a genuine representation of Queretaro society’s
culture.
The entrance is known to be one of a kind visual where the entry
portals create an optical gradation. Each element is a sense of ornamentation
and adds to the building style. The roof is a feature itself featuring the
salient railing that becomes the key highlight.
The interior of the theatre is a beautifully intricate piece. The
bold style that is prominently seen is from the early neoclassical era that is
sure to catch any architect’s interest.
- Querétaro Aqueduct (Acueducto de Querétaro)
As an architect, this structure surely does help one go through
the
memory lane of studying the ancient architecture history in the Roman era. The
aqueduct still stands as a symbol of the evolution of the colonial period of
Queretaro city.
Built in the 1700s, it was mainly a water supply system created
for arid
regions. The aqueduct functions based on the level distribution as it supplies
water from south of Queretaro mountains to the highest point in the city. The
aqueduct itself is quite eloquently maintained with 74 stone arches at a
height of 23m.
Despite the structure not used as per original intentions
currently, it
still stands as a symbolic representation of the earlier periods of the city.
- Museo de Arte de Querétaro
Sitting in the historic center of the city, it boasts as a part of
the cloister of museums. Unlike any other museum, this one exhibits the works
not just in the interior but also as a part of the architecture of the
building. On the patio, a bold central fountain dominates its presence and
four two-level arcades that break the monotony of forming into a square.
The endless decor is emphasized quite elaborately and exquisitely
boldly describing the baroque style. For history and architecture fanatics,
this is a wonderful place that would enliven the artistic love for
ornamentation and murals.
- Casa del Atrio
It is extremely unique and way different from the others on the
list. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of Centro historical, inside
an old 19th-century mansion. The hotel boldly implements the combination of
the old medical store asking with a modern vision. It boasts beautifully
decorated suites with a holistic spa. The building is close to most of the
museums in the center.
Despite being located in the central hub the quaint strip of old
houses that site the hotel is calm and quiet. It centers on a beautiful
courtyard that doubles as a botanical garden. Not just architects but the
location are perfect for anyone who wants to relive the old histories as well
as pamper themselves.
- Church of Santa Clara
Originally built to serve as a shelter for Maria Luisa of the holy
spirit. Was originally known to be one of the wealthiest and important
temples. Currently, the only parts still intact are the reformed temple and a
small annex. The stark contrast between the exterior and the interior
symbolizes the ruins and preservation of history.
The interior is elaborately decorated with the plan representative
of any other church. The heavy intricacies balance the simple facade of the
old temple. A single huge portal allows the majority of the light to enter.
The ceiling reflects paintings of Mexican heritage and culture.
- Jardin De Zenea
< br/>< br/>The city of Mexico is known to be a plaza hub, filled with plenty
of gardens and plazas any landscape architect or rather a landscape enthusiast
would fall in love with the planning of these urban pockets. The center of the
plaza centering a beautiful fountain dedicated to Greek goddess Hebe along
with a kiosk.
< br/>< br/>The garden itself has extensions to The Temple and Great Convent
of San Francisco as well as to the Plaza de San Francisco. The garden has been
an important part of most of the events through the historic festivities as
well as inauguration events over the years.
- Palacio de Gobierno Casa de La Corregidora
A place that would pique anyone’s interest and curiosity, not only
of architects. A building with multiple purposes still stands quite strong,
giving visitors a glimpse of Mexican history. The palace was built to
accommodate the city’s authorities but at the same time, it served even as a
royal prison.
The building provides scenes that seem to be taken out of a
political-based drama, with simple façade detail with the emphasis only on the
entrance porticos with a central courtyard surrounded by a colonnade with
semicircular arches. A simple yet timeless palace is a must-visit on any
architect’s bucket list.
- Jardin Guerrero
A humble square describing the local culture and significant
plazas to local artists and their art. The square is one of a kind that
consists of everything- shade, seating, fountain, statue. The entrance of the
square, as well as the main square, is elaborated by the bushels of a
manicured tree.
The plaza itself is known to add a hint of subtlety to the
concrete mass that wails of the Spanish era.
- Plaza Corregidora
Another plaza bewitching the visuals is situated on the once
garden of the Temple San Antonia. The plaza is dominated by a monumental
statue of Dona Josefa Ortiz. The garden now is usually seen as a busy market.
The plaza is mostly celebrated as a monumental place for Mexican
Independence. The sight to behold is the pink quarry stone on which the statue
is placed.
- Temple de Santa Rosa de Viterbo
Surely known as a baroque wonder is filled with artistic
treasures. A journey through the evolution of the Baroque style; a Baroque
Haven for architects or I would rather term it as ‘The trip down the era of
Baroque’. Through the golden altarpiece, the entrance seems to emerge.
Originally a temple, dedicated and holy, it was later opened as a museum.
The museum itself is considered to be a priceless piece of Baroque
culture depicting Mexican ancestry along with its stories shown through
intricate ornamentation.
- Centro de Congresos Queretaro
One of the modern buildings in the city is the multipurpose
convention center and indoor arena. Started in the year 2007 however was
continuously renovated to satisfy the overgrowth of the city and state. The
entire complex is divided into 3 parts.
As a visitor, each complex center is a must-see. Each has its
seating capacity tending to different specific performances. For architects,
the building is a sanctum of modernism that combines the local culture as well
as the Brutal-Esque feels.
- Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell
Diverse in its unique way this place marks its significance on the
list. Unlike other museums, this museum has been curated for the sole purpose
of displaying works of artist Santiago Carbonell as a fundraiser. Being a key
feature in the growth of the culture and economy, it is a popular destination
that one can visit.
A modernistic museum houses most of the contemporary works, within
the revamped house. The small and quiet museum is a big change from the other
ones that seem to be elaborately detailed and ornamented. The museum interiors
are quick modern visualization of the old baroque style visible throughout the
city.
|
| General Info | Quest for Street Art | Follow pink tags in Maps.Me | | $0.00 | |
