Images of Government Palace of Chihuahua
Government Palace of Chihuahua and its collection
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The Government Palace of Chihuahua, a 19th-century building, is situated in the heart of the city of Chihuahua, Mexico. It is a significant landmark in the city, housing the executive offices of the governor of the state of Chihuahua. Until 2004, the state legislature also convened in this building.
Shrine Commemorating Miguel Hidalgo
The Government Palace of Chihuahua is also notable for its shrine commemorating the execution of Miguel Hidalgo, who is considered the Father of the Country. Hidalgo died at the hands of a Spanish firing squad on July 30, 1811. The Altar de la Patria, or Altar of the Fatherland, is located at the exact spot where Miguel Hidalgo died.
Murals Inside the Palace
In 1959, Governor Teofilo Borunda commissioned a series of murals to decorate some of the first-floor walls inside the palace. These murals, painted by Aarón Piña Mora, illustrate the history and economy of the state. The first panel to be painted depicted the death of Miguel Hidalgo.
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