Plaza de la Soledad
Guanajuato · Mexico
Learn also about the cultural history of San Miguel. The walk through the streets will give us opportunity to discover many secrets. In this plaza with a beautiful monument, used to be a big building... we will discover this together.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Plaza of Solitude (Civic Plaza)
Greetings once again. We have now arrived at the PLAH-zah deh lah Soh-leh-DAHD, more commonly known today to the locals as the PLAH-zah SEE-vee-kah, or Civic Plaza. …
Listen in the app2The Monument to General Allende
Direct your gaze to the absolute focal point of the plaza: the towering equestrian statue. This monumental bronze sculpture pays homage to the city's most beloved native son and the man who gave the town its current name, General…
Listen in the app3Echoes of the Colonial Marketplace
Let us step away from the monument and stand in the open expanse of the plaza. I want you to perform a historical exercise with me. …
Listen in the app4The Eastern Edge and the Oratorio
Turn your attention now to the eastern perimeter of the plaza. Rising majestically from the lower level is the monumental complex of the Oh-rah-TOH-ree-oh deh Sahn Feh-LEE-peh NEH-ree. …
Listen in the app5The Domes of the Santa Casa
While we are still looking toward the Oratorio complex on the eastern edge, I want you to lift your gaze higher, above the ornate stone facades, to the roofline. You will notice a striking cluster of multiple domes, or cupolas,…
Listen in the app6The Cradle of Revolutionary Thought
Let us shift our focus to the buildings framing the western and southern edges of the plaza. While they may not boast the soaring domes of the religious complexes, they are deeply infused with the intellectual history of the…
Listen in the app7The Pulse of Modern Civic Life
As we walk toward the center of the plaza once more, let us reflect on its modern function. The Plaza Civica you see today is characterized by its broad, unobstructed amplitude. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
Our exploration of the PLAH-zah deh lah Soh-leh-DAHD, the great Civic Plaza, now comes to an end. Before we depart, take one final, comprehensive look at this sweeping stone canvas. …
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What is Plaza de la Soledad?
Plaza de la Soledad is a place in Guanajuato · Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guanajuato · Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 20.9154, -100.7403 |
| Last updated |
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