Palace of Cortés
Palacio de Cortés
palace in
Cuernavaca
#2 in Cuernavaca
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#220 in Mexico
The Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca, Mexico, is a historic building dating back to the early colonial period. Constructed in the 1520s by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, it stands as one of the oldest European-style civil structures in the Americas. The palace features a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements and has served various purposes throughout its history, including as a fortress, residence, and administrative center. Today, it houses the Cuauhnáhuac Regional Museum, which showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the region's pre-Hispanic, colonial, and revolutionary histories.
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