#Zacatecas UNESCO #world heritage sites
#El Eden Mine
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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
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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
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#Av. Hidalgo 503
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The building reflects the style of the Porfirian peace era, incorporating elements of the Italian Renaissance school.
#Gonzalez Ortega Market
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#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
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#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
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#Av. Hidalgo 617
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It is notable for its harmonious design and the Baroque profusion of its façades, where European and indigenous decorative elements are found side by side.
#Plaza de Armas
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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
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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.