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Zacatecas UNESCO world heritage sites

El Eden Mine on Antonio Dovali Jaime
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
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
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
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
The Church of Santo Domingo is built over a solid platform, which makes it look more monumental.

Zacatecas Cathedral at Av. Hidalgo 617
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
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
The new chapel was completed in November of 1795, when the statue was put in place that is still venerated today.