Cultural Tourism - History

Monclova

Museums

Museum Coahuila y Texas
This building was built at the end of the 18th century to serve as a hospital, but evening was used as a prison, after the ambush at Bajan Acatita, 21 March 1811 here were imprisoned over 1300 insurgents, including Don Miguel Hidalgo. From 1993 year becomes Museum Coahuila and Texas, has a public library, with various rooms for exhibitions and a central courtyard for shows, conferences, workshops, civic events, etc.
It is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday
10: 00 To 19: 00 hrs.
Location: Aldama and Juarez to square Aldama Tel (866) 632 0513

Museum el Polvorín
Building built by the Spaniards in 1781 with functions of Fort and powder keg. In 1977 launches a new cycle as a Museum of arms and historical aspects. Its collection includes original objects, documents and pictures relating to the historical heritage of Monclova.
Location: Ocampo and Hidalgo. Tel: (866) 633 1745
Timetables: Tuesday to Sunday from 8: 00 to 19: 00

Museum - Pape
Since its opening in 1977 has become a true symbol of Monclova and gave him international renown. Rooms have shelter exhibitions of artists from Mexico and the world. Sponsored by the Foundation Pape, honor the memory of marriage forming by engineer Harold r. Pape and Suzanne Roberts, who lived in Monclova and devoted their lives to the industrial and social development of the city. This space has five rooms for exhibitions and also has an auditorium for 300 people which presents plays and musical concerts. On one side is the Harold r. Pape library whose concept contemporary and playful children and young people offer its bibliographic collection of more than 110 thousand volumes. Internet services, newspaper library, a children's area and a cultural library enrich the Library-Museum installations open Tuesday to Sunday from 10: 00 to 13 hours. and 15: 00 to 19: 00 hrs. Library, Monday to Saturday from 9 to 19 hrs.
Location: Blvd.. Harold r. Pape No. 505 Esq. Ecuador Tel: (866) 631 0404, 631 1656

Churches

Santiago Apostol
The origins of this impressive architecture construction refer to the second half of the 18th century.
The parish is a center that brings together Monclova faithful and displays a sample of carved quarry. The Bell Tower, convulsas times, witness raises three floors.
Location: Carranza and Hidalgo
Hours: From Monday to Sunday 7: 00 to 15: 00 and 16: 00 to 20: 00 hrs.

San Francisco de Asis
Austere façade, three simple bells and an auction cross, this parish was erected in stone in 1700 under the direction of fray Juan Larios. Inside is a beautiful baroque with 24 carat was brought from the city of Saltillo gold leaf.
Location: Jimenez and Cuauhtémoc. Timetables: Monday to Sunday from 7: 00 to 20: 00

Ermita de Zapopan
Sober construction circa 1700 which, despite the damage caused by the revolution, was restored at the beginning of the 19th century to continue preserving original bells as part of its walls details.
Location: Hermitage and Aldama
Timetables: Monday to Sunday from 9: 00 to 19: 00 hrs.

Theatres

The City Theatre
Limited to the front by a plaza-explanada that will be used for outdoor events.
It has 6 robotic lights illuminating colors at night outside the compound.
Lobby
Hall for conferences
Main hall
It has 1000 seats and 8 spaces for people with different abilities that visit us in wheelchairs.
Lighting area
Forum
He has pit for Orchestra with capacity for 60 musicians, with hydraulic lift.
Service area
Music room
Dance Hall
Press room
Health General Lady and gentleman.
Exclusive access for artists and the theatre staff.
Monitoring stand.
Electro acoustic area
Highway 57 km 5
Tel 632 0513

Cuatro Cienegas

Municipal Presidency
Construction of a single plant was opened in 1910.
Its facade is neo-classical style with three arches of access.
During the revolutionary riots suffered extensive damage. As President, don Venustiano Carranza target funds for the reconstruction and the Presidency resumed functions in 1920.
Location: Benito Juarez and Venustiano Carranza. Monday through Friday from 9: 00 to 15: 00 hours.

Statue of Venustiano Carranza
Located at the entrance of Cuatro Cienegas by this part, offers a wide view from the top of the Cuatro Cienegas Valley and the city.
Location: Highway 30 to 2 km east of the village at the foot of the Hill of the dead.

San José Church
Quarry which looks like a toasted building. Its foundation dates back to 1825. The bells that still spread their sound around the city are the same donate gift Venustiano Carranza in the crucial year of 1917.
Location: Miguel hidalgo and Venustiano Carranza Monday through Friday from 9: 00 to 15: 00 hours.

House Museum Venustiano Carranza
This old house was built at the dawn of the 19th century. She was born don Venustiano Carranza in 1859. Has 10 rooms with photo exhibition
sculptures and personal belongings of the caudillo
Location: Carranza No.105 Esq. with Benito Juarez.
Opening hours: From Tuesday to Sunday from 9: 00 to 13: 00 and 15: 00 to 19: 00.

House of culture
In this House formerly lived the family of don Venustiano Carranza. Currently in its different rooms exhibits coercion of archaeological pieces and fossils found in the area. This space also mounted painting exhibitions and cultural activities. It is the seat of the municipal archives.
Location: Hidalgo No.401. Esq. with Crown. Tel (869) 696 0204
Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 9: 00 to 13: 00 and 15: 00 to 19: 00 hours. Saturday and Sunday from 9: 00 to 17: 00.
Tel: (869) 6960556