°Zacatecas UNESCO °world heritage sites
°El Eden Mine
on
°Antonio Dovali Jaime
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Despite the fact that there is still a significant amount of minerals left to extract, mining operations ceased in 1960, because the entrance is located in the middle of the city making this too hazardous.
°Church of St Agustine
on
Plaza De San Agustin, Miguel Auza
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The church of St. Agustine (ex-templo de San Agustin) was built by the religious order of San Agustin which arrived in the City of Zacatecas in 1575; was consecrated in 1617 and was refurbished and re-consecrated in 1782.
°Fernando Calderon Theater
at
°Av. Hidalgo 503
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The Teatro Calderon was built between 1891 to 1897, and is one of the most beautiful architectural jewels of the city.
°Gonzalez Ortega Market
on
°Av. Hidalgo
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The interior of the building has two floors with wrought iron columns and the fassade is French style fronted by the Plazoleta Goitia.
°Church of Santo Domingo
at
°Genaro Codina 722
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The Church of Santo Domingo is built over a solid platform, which makes it look more monumental.
°Zacatecas Cathedral
at
°Av. Hidalgo 617
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The current cathedral was begun in 1729 with main fassade finished in 1745 but not opened to worship until 1752.
°Plaza de Armas
on
°De Las Campanas
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The main square is called the Plaza de Armas, with the most important buildings such as the State Government Palace, the State Congress, the Cathedral and others surrounding it.
°Shrine of Our Lady of Patronage
on
Cerro de la Bufa, La Bufa
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The new chapel was completed in November of 1795, when the statue was put in place that is still venerated today.