PALACIO DE GOBIERNO
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Small museum where the history of the foundation of the city is explained as well as the process of elaboration of the tequila.
The Palacio del Gobierno, located in the heart of the Plaza de Armas opposite the cathedral, is the seat of the Jalisco state government. Built in 1774 in baroque style, this emblematic building has witnessed some of Mexico's most important historical moments. In 1810, it was the place where Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla proclaimed the abolition of slavery (the abolition document is preciously preserved in the Hall of the Presidents, on the second floor). One of the most remarkable features of this building is the presence of magnificent murals by the renowned Mexican artist José Clemente Orozco. Among these works, the portrait of Hidalgo in the fresco entitled Social Struggle is particularly impressive, depicting the revolutionary hero in a fight against oppression. The side murals, named The Political Circus and The Dark Forces, complete this fascinating depiction of Mexican history. A second mural by Orozco, located in the building's Chamber of Deputies, depicts the moment when Hidalgo signed the word libertad (freedom) to free Mexico's slaves. Further on, in the courtyard, a sculpture commemorates the heroic act of Guillermo Prieto, writer and Minister of Finance, who protected President Benito Juárez from an assassination attempt in 1858, during the War of Reform. Finally, a number of exhibition rooms trace the history of the palace and the region. A must-see for lovers of history, art and culture.
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