The Amparo Museum building was part of a group of buildings that had different uses over time. Its history dates back to the 16th century when in 1538 the first hospital in the city of Puebla, called San Juan de Letrán, known as “El Hospitalito”, was founded. Around 1642, Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza…
The original building underwent several modifications; in 1704 it was demolished and rebuilt with a graceful two-level archway. Around 1897 a new project was commissioned to the English architect Charles T.S. Hall who designed it in English Elizabethan style, concluding the work in 1906. The elegant double arcade courtyard stands out. The majestic marble staircase,…
Puebla has a wide variety of local handicrafts. One of the oldest handicrafts, with more than 150 years of tradition is the Talavera pottery. Another tradition is blown glass, a difficult job to make. Finally, the pottery is used for the elaboration of kitchen utensils such as pots of different sizes. Related content ap chemistry…
It is said that in colonial times the waters of the San Francisco River frequently overflowed, flooding the alleyway of 6 Sur. The people made use of the flooding of the river and installed some mills there. However, the stagnant water and the activities carried out there attracted a large number of toads, which gave…