This photo journal, which is part of my Morelia & area series, features the "Las Rosas" area on Saniago Tapia which includes the Plaza de las Rosas, the Templo (church) de Santa Rosa de Lima across the street, the adjacent Las Rosas Conservatory of Music, the Mercado de Dulces & Artesanias, Teatro Romero, & the State Museum. The Palacio Clavijero, which I featured in my previous photo journal, is part of this area complex. I will feature the nearby University Library in the Avenido Madero article.
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The Plaza de las Rosas, official name Jardin de las Rosas, on Santiago Tapia. There are several...
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Statue of Don Vasco de Quiroga in the plaza with Las Rosas Conservatory of music in the background....
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View of "Templo Santa Rosa de Lima" (tr) from the plaza fountain with a corner of the Conservatory de las Rosas...
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tr - The stunning Baroque entrance. The double facade has pilasters, medallions, & wonderful carved...
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tr - Closeup of the carvings and the windows framed with pilasters. Note the gargoyles (rain spouts) which...
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tr - Carvings over a door
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tr - The main altar. The church has extremely ornate churrigueresco altarpieces in gilded...
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tr - Closeup
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tr - Charming communion rail
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tr - The pretty dome
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tr - View to the choir loft
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tr - Statues visible through the barred windows along one side.
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tr - Another one, this one with a damaged nose.
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The Las Rosas Conservatory of music (co) This former convent has been associated with music for most of its history....
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co - The historic sign board After the nuns left this site, the convent cloister became a music school for...
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co - The pretty courtyard & garden The institution underwent major renovations, restoration & expansion...
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co - Miguel Bernal Jimenez The founder of the current music school.
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co - View of the adjacent church dome from the courtyard.
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"Mercado de Dulces" y artesanias (md) located in the arcade on the western side of Palacio Clavijero, is a...
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md -Some of the Mexican candies & sweets found here & in Michoacan are described in this excellent article:...
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md - Huge suckers (lolipops) Another good article:...
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md - Fudge-like, chili-sprinkled delights. Many of the candies are made with tamarind paste.
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md - Narrow halls lined with stalls
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md - Another hallway
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md - Katrinas & masks.
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