Palacio de Cortés
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The Palacio de Cortés is a 16th-century fortress and former residence of Hernán Cortés in Cuernavaca, Mexico, now serving as a historic museum and landmark of colonial architecture.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Palacio de Cortés canonical | 1 |
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
colonial-era monument
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fortress ⓘ museum ⓘ palace ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Renaissance architecture
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Spanish colonial architecture ⓘ |
| category |
Buildings and structures in Morelos
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Museums in Morelos ⓘ Palaces in Mexico ⓘ Spanish colonial architecture in Mexico ⓘ |
| constructionStart | 1520s ⓘ |
| continent | North America ⓘ |
| country | Mexico ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
important example of 16th-century civil architecture in New Spain
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symbol of early Spanish colonial rule in Mexico ⓘ |
| currentUse |
museum
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tourist attraction ⓘ |
| formerUse |
administrative center of New Spain
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fortified residence ⓘ residence of Hernán Cortés ⓘ |
| function | exhibits regional and colonial history ⓘ |
| hasPart |
arcaded terrace
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battlements ⓘ central courtyard ⓘ fortified walls ⓘ museum galleries ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | historic monument of Mexico ⓘ |
| inception | 16th century ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Cuernavaca
NERFINISHED
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Morelos NERFINISHED ⓘ historic center of Cuernavaca NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locationRelativeTo |
near Cuernavaca Cathedral
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overlooks the Zócalo of Cuernavaca ⓘ |
| material | stone ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Hernán Cortés NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
fortress-like appearance
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panoramic views over Cuernavaca ⓘ role in early colonial administration of New Spain ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| owner | Government of Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significantEvent | Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tourism | major landmark of Cuernavaca ⓘ |
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