Palace de Goberno is a striking architectural landmark of the city. This is a magnificent building made in the neoclassical style, the construction of which was completed in the 18th century. Nowadays the beautiful building has become the home of several administrative agencies. The palace is also open for tours. During the inspection of its magnificent halls visitors will be able to see the priceless works of the famous painter Jose Clemente Orozco. His murals have decorated the palace since the time of its foundation. Plaza de Armas Square is the location of a no less eye-catching architectural monument - the Palace of Government. This building also features very unusual architectural style and its interior space deserves the highest praise. You will see antique furnishings right at every step of your walk. Skillful masters spent many years creating these true masterpieces.
Guadalajara is also home to several family houses. The family mansion of Lopez Portillo is surely among the most remarkable places of interest of the city. The house has survived to the present days in almost perfect and untouched state and is now used as a museum. Among the priceless collections of the museum you will see beautiful European furniture of the 17th century, original decor items made of precious wood and precious metals, as well as other antique accessories, which were used as decorations for luxurious mansions of members of wealthy families several centuries ago.
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