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Plaza de la Liberación

This plaza features two large cup-shaped fountains and a gigantic sculpture of Miguel Hidalgo, the man who signed the Mexican Declaration of Independence in the current Governor's Office. It also serves as an atrium for the oldest surviving theater in the city, the Teatro Degollado, and it's the usual spot for massive free concerts.

Getting there: east of the cathedral, between Av. Hidalgo and Calle de Morelos, Zona Centro

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Government Palace
Palacio de Gobierno
This is the historical center of the government of the State of Jalisco. Today it is mostly visited for its murals, the work of the famous Jalisciense artist, José Clemente Orozco. The most famous of these is a huge portrait of Miguel Hidalgo in the vault of the old chambers of the State Council.
Daily 09:00-20:00
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Museo de lo Increíble
It sounds tacky, but this wax/oddities museum can be an interesting way to learn about Jaliscian history.
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Guadalajara Regional Museum
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
A pleasant museum to spend a few hours in, especially on a hot day when you need some time out of the sun. It features the skeleton of a mammoth found on the nearby Laguna de Chapala.
Tue-Sat 09:00-17:30, Sun 09:00-16:30
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Guadalajara Cathedral
Catedral de la Asunción de María Santísima
Construction of this Guadalajara landmark started in the 1560s and took about 50 years to complete. The current towers were replaced on 1854 by architect Manuel Gómez Ibarra after an earthquake destroyed the originals in 1818. While visiting the Cathedral, a must-see is the mural "The Immaculate Conception" (La Purísima Concepción) by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. Also here is the Museo de Arte Sacro. The cathedral's architecture is an eclectic mix of the Gothic, Neoclassical and Palladian styles.