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Cupola Aqueduct

Running down the center of Avenida Acueducto is an enormous aqueduct built in the 17th century to bring water into the budding young city.

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Fuente de las Tarascas
Tarascas Fountain
Famed city landmark featuring a bronze fountain with three Purhepecha women holding up a fruit bowl. The work was sculpted by artist José Luis Padilla Retana in 1984. This is one of the most photogenic spots in town with manicured flower gardens in front of the fountain and the graceful arches of the aqueduct in the background. Can you say "Instagram selfie"?
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Plaza Villalongin
A plaza with a large fountain at the foot of the Morelia aqueduct. Surrounded by trendy shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
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Manglar
A popular rooftop bar with a relaxed atmosphere. Makes a good mojito.
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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Alfredo Zalce (MACAZ)
Alfredo Zalce Museum of Contemporary Art
Housed in a 19th century mansion, Morelia's contemporary arts museum is named in honor of Alfredo Zalce, one of the artists of the Mexican muralism movement who was born in Michoacan and whose works include a large number of murals in the state capitol (Palacio del Gobierno). The MACAZ is known for its large collection of paintings by Efrain Vargas.
Mon-Fri 10:00 - 20:00, Sat-Sun 10:00 - 18:00Free