Founded in 1541 with the name of Valladolid, after the independence of Mexico, it was baptized as Morelia, honoring José María Morelos, native of the city, and masterpiece of the independence movement.
Rich in colonial architecture, as most of Mexican cities, Morelia’s attractions are located downtown. Its cathedral is remarkable, a magnificent mixture of herrerian, baroque and neoclassical styles.The Government Palace, on the other hand, has beautiful murals by the local painter Alfredo Zalce.
If you want to know more about Morelos’ life, you may visit its birth house, the Museum ‘Casa Morelos’, and the school ‘San Nicolás.’
The regional Museum of Morelia shows archeological, historical and ethnological pieces, whereas the Museum of the Mask has a fascinating collection of ceremonial masks related to Mexican dances.
The State of Michoacán is one of the richest, in relation to craft production.It may be beheld and bought at the ‘Casa de Artesanías’ of Morelia.