A Neoclassical Masterpiece of Art & Social History 🎨🏛️

📍 Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco ⏳ Built: 1810 (Spanish colonial era) 📜 Original Purpose: Orphanage & hospital for the vulnerable Architectural Brilliance • Latin America's finest 19th-century neoclassical complex • Designed by Manuel Tolsá (same architect as Mexico City's Palacio de Minería) • 23 courtyards & chapel with perfect acoustics Orozco's Murals: A Must-See 🎨 🔴 El Hombre de Fuego (The Man of Fire) Dramatic dome fresco symbolizing human transformation Considered Orozco's Sistine Chapel moment Other Notable Works: • The Spanish Conquest cycle • Modern Industrial Society critiques Visitor Experience Today 🕒 Hours: Tue-Sun 10AM-6PM 🎟️ Entry: $90 MXN (free on Tue) 🎧 Audio Guides: Available in 4 languages Pro Tip: Visit at 11AM on weekdays to avoid crowds in the chapel. The light through the dome is magical! #MexicanMuralism #WorldHeritage #ArtAndHistory #GuadalajaraHiddenGem