History of Yucatan
A wonderful city of colonial buildings wrought iron edcor, quaint narrow streets,lush garden parks, fountains and horse drawn carriages...
According to Yucatecan history, Merida was founded by the Spaniard Francisco de Montejo on January 6 of 1542.
However before the Spaniardsarrived, Merida had been a large Mayan city known as T'ho. Once conquered,the city of T'ho was dismantled and the stones from its pyramids used a:the foundation for ' the Cathedral of San Idelfonso (1556-1599), the oldest cathedral on the American continent.
The Cathedral, situated at the eastside of the Plaza, is only one of Merida's many interesting sites. Directly across the Plaza is the Palacio Municipal (1735), Merida's Town Hall. On the south side is the Casa de
Montejo (1542), the former home of theconquerer of Yucatan.
The Palacio the Gobierno (1892), on the north side,houses 27 murals ilustrating the history of Yucatan.
Plaza to Calle 47On Calle 60, from the Plaza to Calle 47 (Santa Ana Park), there are many examples of Merida 's colonial architecture: the Hidalgo Park the Church the Third Order (containing beautiful frescoes and chandeliers), the University. The Peon Contreras Theater (1618) and Santa Lucia Church and park (1877).At the beginning of the Paseo de Montejo (1888), which starts at Calle 47. is Merida 's impressive Museum of Anthropology and History (1909.). And along the Paseo, up to the Monument to the Country (1945-1956) there are many beautiful colonial houses (some serving as homes and some asbusinesses) as well as' hotels, restaurants, banks and the American Consulate.
By: Yucatan Today/ Cityview adaptation
Este sitio es elaborado por Enlaces y Comunicaciones del Sureste, S.A. de C.V.
en coordinación con El Diario de Yucatán
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