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Palacio de Cortes, Cuernavaca

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Castle Architectural Building

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As the oldest colonial-era civil structure in the Americas, Palacio de Cortes showcases the history of the region and colonial Mexico. Built in 1526 as a residence for the conquistador Hernan Cortez, the building originally had the double purpose of exerting authority over the conquered natives. Later the structure became a barracks and jail, housing prisoners of war during the war for independence. Currently the building serves as a museum showing the history and artifacts from colonial times and earlier. You can view artifacts from other Spanish colonies and the oldest clock in America; most of the information is only available in Spanish. Plan your visit to Palacio de Cortes and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Cuernavaca trip itinerary maker website .

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• By Mdealba2019

  Ahora que el Palacio de Cortés es restaurado por el INAH han sido descubiertos nuevos murales, que vale la pena conocer  more »

  Now that the Palace of Cortés is restored by the INAH have been discovered new murals, which is worth knowing
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• By Jasmine38Chichester

  Not really worth a visit at current time. Small temporary exhibit of archaeological finds only. Can't really appreciate the exterior of the palace either as lots of scaffolding. No date available for ...  more »

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