San Luis Potosi

San luis Potosi: one of the most beautiful places to visit!
NATURE
CULTURE
TRADITIONS

PALACIO DE GOBIERNO

A neaclassic structure across the Plaza de Armas from the Cathedral, dates from 1770. Here Benito Juarez, depite petitions for mercy from all over the world, denied clemency to Archduke Maximilian; the deposed emperor was subsequently eecuted at Queretaro. A wax tableau and a portrait gallaery in the Juarez Room recall the event.

Regional Museum

Is housed in the former Convent if San Francisco. It contains artifacts, historical documents and other items dating from the 16th century. The impressive 17th-century Aranzazu Chapel is tn the rear of the museum. The adjecent church, which faces the plaza, is part of the building as well.

National Museum of Regional Masks

Housed in an architecturally interesting pink mansion that dates from the 18th century, the museum displays an assortment of masks from throughout Mexico. Many if the masks, some of which date from pre-Hispanic times, are still used during firstas and other celebration.

IGLESIA DE NUESTRA SENORA DEL CARMEN

On Plaza del Carmen, is on ornate baroque structure with domes of blue, green, yellow and white tiles. The interior contains a carved pulpit, a reredos by Tresguerras, paintings by Vallejo and a baroque alter considered one of the most impressive in Mexico.

Casa de la cultura

Carranza #1815, is an art museum that exhibits the work of both national and regional artists.

UASLP

The Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP) is in the city. Based on a Jesuit College founded in 1624, the Instituto Científico y Literario was raised to the category of a university in 1923, and is recognized as one of Latin America's best universities.