The alley of the kiss, Guanajuato (El Callejon Del Beso) is a narrow alley in the city of Guanajuato, which was the centerpeicce of a tragic romantic tale thatvwas based on true events.The story of a failed young love is a time-honoured mexican favorite.
El Pipila, the local hero was a miner who came to Guanajuato for work.At the end of the 18th century Guanajuato was a big mining town but was being taken advantage of by the spanish.He played a major role as one of the first heroes of the Mexican War for Independence.
the Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato is well worth a visit. Built in the 17th century and much altered thereafter, this attractive building houses one of Mexico's most important relics, the much-revered seventh-century statue of the Virgin of Guanajuato. This carved wooden figure on a silver base was presented to the city by King Philip II of Spain in 1557.
Guanajuato is beautrioful and has plenty to offer.The images below show you the beautful Teatro De Juarez, an opera house built in the 1930's.Its also home to El Jardin de union, a beautiful garden with plenty of restuarants in the surrounding areasin the heart of guanjuato.Lastly the beautiful multicolored buildings and views Guanajuato has to offer in unmatched.
