Building of the Congress of Puebla, Legislative building in Puebla City, Mexico
The Building of the Congress of Puebla features intricate tile work and arches characteristic of Moorish Revival architecture designed by Eduardo Tamariz Almendaro.
The opening of this governmental structure in 1833 established a permanent home for the legislative branch of Puebla following Mexico's independence.
The Congress building incorporates architectural elements that reflect the fusion of Mexican and Moorish design traditions in its decorative patterns.
Located at coordinates 19.043322, -98.200246, the building contains 41 seats for legislators and accommodates multiple political party representatives.
The building operates with a mixed voting system that combines first-past-the-post and proportional representation methods for legislative elections.
Location: Puebla
Architects: Eduardo Tamariz Almendaro
Official opening: 1833
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
Capital city: Puebla City
GPS coordinates: 19.04332,-98.20025
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:43
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