Palacio de Zambrano, 18th century palace in Durango, Mexico
Palacio de Zambrano is a palace built in the late 1700s that stands in Durango with a south-facing front made of quarry stone and rows of arches resting on Tuscan columns. The structure features a central courtyard and now operates as a museum open to visitors.
Captain Juan José Zambrano commissioned the construction in 1795, financing it through profits from mining operations in the region. The structure later served significant administrative functions during turbulent times in the early 1900s.
The main courtyard displays murals depicting historical figures from 1910 to 1920, created by Master Guillermo de Lourdes between 1937 and 1941.
The museum located inside is open several days a week and visitors should plan to explore the courtyard and exhibition spaces at a relaxed pace. Allow time to examine the stone work and architectural features throughout the building.
The building once housed Mexico's highest executive authority during a time of major national upheaval and reorganization. This connection to a pivotal moment in the country's past often goes unnoticed by visitors.
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