Native Trails MyTrails 2025 220 Puebla 25 Visit of the Palafoxiana Library Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Visit the first library on the American continent that was open to the public, the Biblioteca Palafoxiana in the House of Culture of Puebla. The historic monument, today an UNESCO World Documentary Heritage, is considered a cultural treasure and contains more than 40,000 volumes some of which date back to the 15th century. The Biblioteca Palafoxiana was founded by bishop and viceroy Juan de Palafox y Mendoza in 1646 and, at the time, was one of the largest collections of human knowledge. Stroll past the old shelves of cedar and pine wood and absorb the impressive atmosphere of the splendid 18th century library hall. 26 Visit to the Amparo Museum Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy The Amparo Museum located in Puebla’s old town provides a comprehensive overview of Mexican creativity – starting with the art of the various Indian cultures before the arrival of the Spanish right up to contemporary works. From wonderful silver work from New Spain to craft seminars and high-quality, temporary exhibitions, the museum presents itself as an active cultural center for Puebla and far beyond. The museum provides visitors with comprehensive access to the roots of the Mexican people. 27 Ride with the La Estrella Ferris wheel in Puebla Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy In the context of urban planning for the western parts of Puebla – which included the construction of the International Baroque Museum and the Jardín del Arte – the largest transportable Ferris wheel in the world was erected in 2013. Enter one of its 54 cabins and slowly rise to a height of about 80 m (260 ft.). From there, you can enjoy spectacular views; most prominent among them are the regular grid of streets in the densely built colonial town of Puebla and the snow-capped volcanoes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl in somewhat more than 40 km (25 mi.) distance. 28 Visit of the church Santa María Tonantzintla Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Visit of the church of Santa María Tonantzintla with its folkloristic interior. The local artists have created a mixture of Christian and Native American motifs, which shows how the Christian religion had influenced their thinking and their whole sphere of life, but without superseding their old belief. 29 Visit of the Talavera church San Francisco Acatepec Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy The San Francisco Acatepec Church is the paradigm for the building style of Puebla, because its façade is clad in the talavera tiles that are typical of the region. The number of different motifs leaves an unforgettable impression on the viewer. However, you should not forget to also take a look at the inside in order to enjoy the superb, gold colored Baroque ornaments and altar pieces. 30 Visit of the Museo Internacional de Barroco Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Its rich treasure of Baroque buildings makes Mexico the ideal place for an international Baroque museum. It does not only present all about the Baroque style, its varieties and characteristics, but you will also learn that it was an early manifestation of globalization, too. To capture this style, which pervaded all arts of its time, in a museum, Japanese architect Toyo Ito created a building that combines clearness of form with dissolving lines and which has come to be a new attraction of Puebla. 31 Walking tour in Atlixco Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy Experience Atlixco, the "City of Flowers," on a walking tour through its colorful streets. Discover the Zócalo, surrounded by historic buildings, and admire the stunning Parish Church of Santa María de la Natividad, known for its richly decorated façade. A stroll takes you through
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