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Architecture Vacations and Luxury Travel Packages
Strolling through the majestic old streets of Campeche is an unforgettable experience that can only be enhanced by visiting buildings of great architectural value such as the Cathedral, the Iglesia del Dulce Nombre de Jesús, and the churches of San Juan de Dios, San Román and San Luis Obispo. Baluartes de la Soledad, San Carlos, Santa Rosa and Santiago These fortifications, now housing museums for permanent or temporary displays, were originally built to defend the city against pirate raids. The mansion of the king's lieutenant The mansion of the king's lieutenant, built in the 18th century, houses a permanent exhibition of viceregal art showing the customs of the time. Cathedral Campeche The present cathedral, built on the site of the first Catholic chapel, has a sober baroque facade. Its most outstanding feature are its towers, topped with crowns overlooking the main square. San José el Alto Fort On top of the Cerro de Bellavista, formerly Cerro de la Vigía Vieja, stands a late 18th century fort. Its flat roof commands a superb view of the city and sea. San Miguel Fort This fort, now converted into a museum, is the most striking and imposing of all the fortifications because of its size and layout. It has a pentagonal ground plan and still retains its moat, drawbridge, watchtowers and cannons.
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