Architecture of Morelia

Morelia is a beautiful city where colonial buildings rise among contemporary structures and has evolved to match the needs of the present day without loosing the essence that has survived for centuries.
The streets of Morelia are filled with numerous baroque style buildings from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The distinctive pink color of the structures made from solid quarry stone, have earned Morelia the nickname of "Ciudad Rosa" (Pink City).

The city was founded in 1541 and one hundred and twenty years later the impressive Cathedral, with its 230-feet high towers and its triple façade, was built. In downtown Morelia, there are plenty of buildings worth visiting, such as the Tridentine Seminar (city hall), the city council and the Temple of Jesus Company (the public library).

Another amazing construction is the Colegio de San Nicolas de Hidalgo, where important figures in Mexico's history like Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (known as the Father of the Nation), and famous artists like Diego Rivera and Pablo Neruda once studied. The aqueduct, which was built in 1785, was used to provide water to the fountains and convents located downtown. It is a beautiful baroque style construction and has become the symbol of the city.
Morelia surrenders to our times with its modern neighborhoods, malls, golf courses and hotels adding to the composition of the city, which originally consisted of only big houses with ample patios, arches and fountains. Come to Morelia and witness the greatness of its colonial architecture for yourself!