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Government Palace of Sonora, Neoclassical government building in Hermosillo, Mexico.

The Government Palace of Sonora spans two floors with a rectangular layout, featuring white exterior walls and Ionic columns near Plaza Zaragoza.

Construction of the palace began in 1881 using stone from Cerro de la Campana mountain, with the clock tower addition completed in 1906.

Interior walls display murals created by Sonoran artists between 1982 and 1984, depicting regional history through visual narratives.

The building functions as the executive branch headquarters of Sonora state, with offices arranged along its external walls around a central courtyard.

Bronze statues of General Ignacio Pesqueira and General García Morales stand in the garden courtyard, connected by a central staircase to upper levels.

Location: Hermosillo

Official opening: September 10, 1859

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Website: http://sonora.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 29.07500,-110.95806

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:04

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