Pila de Espejo (Mirror Well) in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán
The Pila de
Espejo is part of the Cultural Heritage of Patzcuaro, and is located at the corner of Ibarra and Espejo,
just a few blocks from our Hotel Mansion Iturbe.
On your next visit to Patzcuaro, stroll through our streets and discover our many Cultural Heritages, which are part of the rich history of our Magical Town.
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| Pila de Espejo (Mirror Well) in Pátzcuaro |
Like all the historical wells of Patzcuaro, its function was to supply water to residents of the
neighborhood. We don’t know exactly when the well was constructed, but
there is a plaque referencing the year 1939.
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| Plaque at the Pila de Espejo (Mirror Well) in Pátzcuaro |
The Pila de
Espejo is dedicated to one of the benefactors of Patzcuaro in the 18th century, the illustrious Spanish
philanthropist Don Antonio de Ibarra y Sangotita, captain of the Tercios
Viejos de Castilla, who died in Patzcuaro
in 1747.
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| Pila de Espejo (Mirror Well) in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán |
Don Antonio was the foundor Hospital de Jesús and the
Catherine Nuns, whose convent was what, is now the well-known Casa de los Once Patios.
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| Pila de Espejo (Mirror Well) in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán |
On your next visit to Patzcuaro, stroll through our streets and discover our many Cultural Heritages, which are part of the rich history of our Magical Town.
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| Pila de Espejo (Mirror Well) in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán |
*Text and pictures property of Hotel Mansión Iturbe.
We invite you to check more post in our blog, you will find information about Patzcuaro and the surrounding area that we hope will be helpful for your next trip to our Colonial town in Mexico.
Juan O’Gorman’s Mural in Pátzcuaro
The Gertrudis Bocanegra Public Library in Patzcuaro
Discover the Cultural Heritage of Patzcuaro
Juan O’Gorman’s Mural in Pátzcuaro
The Gertrudis Bocanegra Public Library in Patzcuaro
Discover the Cultural Heritage of Patzcuaro
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