Guanajuato Mexico
by Juli Scalzi
Title
Guanajuato Mexico
Artist
Juli Scalzi
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
UNESCO World Heritage city of Guanajuato, Mexico. Guanajuato is a beautiful mountain colonial town in central Mexico. The name of the city means "Place of Frogs" in the local indigenous language and therefore the frog is the city's official pet. Many tourists and locals consider this city to be the most beautiful in Mexico. It used to be a major silver mining town, and many of the mines are still active. The city is built on very hilly ground, so virtually every point in the city is on a slant. The city has a network of underground tunnels that serve as roads making this place really unique in the world.
One of the most typical squares of this city is the Plaza del Baratillo. In the center of the square is green quarry fountain, with two carved bowls on which a column sits supporting a large shell, adorned with a dolphin in each of the four directions.
The fountain comes from the nearby Plaza de la Paz, where it was located until being removed to put in its place the Monument of Peace.
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July 7th, 2015
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