2018 - Mexico - Campeche - Plaza de la Independencia
As typical in most cities in Mexico Campeche has its Plaza de la Independencia (Zócalo).
The small Plaza de la Independencia forms the heart of the Historic Center of the City of Campeche. It has a centre kiosk that is way to large for the plaza IMO.
The plaza came into existence with the founding of the city by Francisco de Montejo in 1531 as a military camp.
Over the years it became the focus of the town’s civic, political and religious activities and has been remodelled several times. Today is mostly a place to relax and on weekend evenings the city provides an orchestra entertainment and a light show.
Campeche's cathedral, "Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception" fronting the plaza was built between 1540 and 1760.
The square is also the boarding location for the city hop-on, hop-off trollies - one seen on the right.
2018 - Mexico - Campeche - Plaza de la Independencia
As typical in most cities in Mexico Campeche has its Plaza de la Independencia (Zócalo).
The small Plaza de la Independencia forms the heart of the Historic Center of the City of Campeche. It has a centre kiosk that is way to large for the plaza IMO.
The plaza came into existence with the founding of the city by Francisco de Montejo in 1531 as a military camp.
Over the years it became the focus of the town’s civic, political and religious activities and has been remodelled several times. Today is mostly a place to relax and on weekend evenings the city provides an orchestra entertainment and a light show.
Campeche's cathedral, "Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception" fronting the plaza was built between 1540 and 1760.
The square is also the boarding location for the city hop-on, hop-off trollies - one seen on the right.