Puebla (city)

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Puebla de Zaragoza (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpweβla]; Nahuatl languages: Cuetlaxcoapan), formally Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, during the colonial times its name was Puebla de los Ángeles, or known in English simply as Puebla, is the seat of Puebla Municipality. It is the capital and largest city of the state of Puebla, and the fourth largest city in Mexico, after Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. A viceregal era planned city, it is located in the southern part of Central Mexico on the main route between Mexico City and Mexico's main Atlantic port, Veracruz—about 100 km (62 mi) east southeast of Mexico City and about 220 km (140 mi) west of Veracruz.The city was founded in 1531 in an area called Cuetlaxcoapan, which means "where serpents change their skin", between two of the main indigenous settlements at the time, Tlaxcala and Cholula. This valley was not populated in the 16th century, as in the pre-Hispanic period this area was primarily used for the "flower wars" between a number of populations. Due to its history and architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to Mexican Baroque, the city was named a World Heritage Site in 1987. The city is also famous for mole poblano, chiles en nogada and Talavera pottery. However, most of its economy is based on industry.Being both the fourth largest city in Mexico and the fourth largest Metropolitan area in Mexico, it has a current population of 3,250,000 people, and the city serves as one of the main hubs for eastern Central Mexico. Many students come from all over the country to study in its many renowned and prestigious universities, such as BUAP, UDLAP, Ibero, UPAEP, Tecnológico de Monterrey and Instituto Tecnológico de Puebla, among others. The city also excels in industry, having the world's largest Volkswagen factory outside Germany located in the Municipality of Cuautlancingo and an Audi plant in San José Chiapa that is the most technologically advanced plant in the western hemisphere. As a result, many suppliers to Volkswagen and Audi assembly plants have opened factories in the metropolitan area of Puebla.

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Puebla (city)
Calle 26 Sur, Puebla

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Calle 26 Sur

Calle 26 Sur
72501 Puebla
Puebla, Mexico
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Siege of Puebla (1847)

Following the Battle of Chapultepec, Santa Anna withdrew his forces from Mexico City, leading a portion in an attempt to take Puebla and cut off Scott's supply route from Veracruz. The Siege of Puebla began the same day Mexico City fell to Winfield Scott and lasted for 28 days: 329 before a relief force fought its way into the city.

Church of Nuestra Señora de la Luz, Puebla

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Luz, or simply Iglesia de la Luz, is an historic church in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.

Church of Analco, Puebla

The Church of the Santo Ángel Custodio de Analco, commonly called the Church of Analco, is a Roman Catholic church under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles and dedicated to the Holy Guardian Angel (Spanish: Santo Ángel de la Guarda) of Puebla. It is located in Analco, one of Puebla's oldest neighborhoods with a large indigenous population.

Statue of Álex Lora

The statue of Álex Lora is installed in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.

Puente de Ovando

The Puente de Ovando (English: Ovando Bridge) is a historic bridge in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.The Ovando Bridge is a small stone bridge across the river, in the Analco neighborhood of Puebla. The bridge was built in about 1775, replacing the old bridge that had fallen into disrepair, which connected the Spanish settlements with the downtown of Puebla. Next to the bridge was the house of the councilor Agustín de Ovando y Villavicencio, hence the name of the bridge. Today, the Ovando Bridge is one of the symbols of Puebla, a place full of stories and legends.

Ángel Custodio

Ángel Custodio is an outdoor sculpture by Sebastián (Enrique Carbajal), installed in Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla. It was inaugurated on November 7, 2003, during the municipal administration of Luis Eduardo Paredes Moctezuma. The sculpture is 17 meters high and is made of iron with a yellow color that comes from acrylic enamel with bronze.

Convent Church of San Francisco, Puebla

The Convent Church of San Francisco is an historic church in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.

Parish of la Santa Cruz, Puebla

The Parish of la Santa Cruz, or Church of la Cruz, is a church in the city of Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla.

Barrio del Artista

Barrio del Artista (English: "Artist's Neighborhood") is a neighborhood in the city of Puebla's historic centre, in the Mexican state of Puebla. The area has numerous spaces for artists to work and exhibit.

Statue of Sebastian de Aparicio

The statue of Sebastian de Aparicio is installed outside Puebla's Convent Church of San Francisco, in the Mexican state of Puebla.

Monumento a los Fundadores de Puebla

The Monumento a los Fundadores de Puebla is installed in Puebla, in the Mexican state of Puebla. It is the work of Ernesto Tamariz.

Hospital Church of San Roque

The Hospital Church of San Roque is a church in the city of Puebla's historic centre, in the Mexican state of Puebla.