MEXICO ~ Hospicio Cabañas - Guadalajara - UNESCO ~

... Great view of one of Guadalajara’s architectural landmarks... built in the form of an enormous square with single store buildings which consists of masses of hidden arched courtyards.., together with 2 large domed chapels... it was one of the oldest and largest hospital complexes in South America... provided care for around 6,000 people during its lifetime as a hospital... its original purpose was as an orphanage and home for invalids,  the elderly and the sick ... unique for its time... the hospital finally shut down in 1980 and today the building houses the Cabañas Cultural Institute, an arts and crafts school... highlight of the interior decoration is a series of 57 monumental frescoes which are regarded as masterpieces of Mexican art... Thanks a lot Gabino!【ツ】

The complex was founded in 1791 by the Bishop of Guadalajara in order to combine the functions of a workhouse, hospital, orphanage, and almshouse. It owes its name to Juan Ruiz de Cabañas who was appointed to the see of Guadalajara in 1796 and engaged Manuel Tolsá, a renowned architect from Mexico City, to design the structure. Following the death of Cabañas in 1823, construction lasted until 1829.

 Hospicio Cabaña was made a Unesco World Heritage site in 1997.





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Handicrafts
(Issued 01-01-2018)

Butterflies
(Issued ????)