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Templo Expiatorio de Nuestra Señora del Rayo

Historic church that's taken more than its fair share of licks through its 400 year history. Established in 1661 as a hermitage dedicated to the Virgen del Rayo, the church was re-built in 1704. During the Mexican Revolution, it was burned down by Pancho Villa's troops and completely destroyed. Beginning in 1919, it was re-built as you see it today.

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Address: Dámaso Jiménez 5, Centro

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La Gota de Miel
Parral is known for its tradition of candy making, a tradition kept alive by La Gota de Miel, where you can buy a variety of regional sweets, mostly based on leche quemada (a caramel made of sweetened scorched milk). Great place to get some edible souvenirs.
Mon-Fri 09:00 - 20:00, Sat-Sun 10:00 - 20:00
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Teatro Hidalgo
Built as a monastery in the 17th century, the building was re-purposed as a theatre in the early 20th century. It occasionally hosts theatrical and other performing arts events.
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Parroquia San José
St Joseph's Church
Imposing 17th century stone church with a very large single bell tower, exterior buttresses, and a stunning interior full of gold, crystal chandeliers, and religious artwork including statues in both interior and exterior niches.
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Plaza Principal
The town square is an open plaza paved with brick with numerous iron park benches lining the walkways, most of which lead to a central kiosk (bandstand). Most trees are young so there's not a lot of shade (which might help explain why there's always an empty bench available).