Visit Fuertes de loreto y guadalupe

Fuertes de Loreto y Guadalupe

Acueyametepec is the prehispanic name of the hill on which are located the Strong; Fort Guadalupe is in ruins, being the oldest construction, since after the Spanish conquest, the Franciscan missionaries erected a chapel that was extended to the temple and was under the patronage of San Cristobal, a name he gave the hill. Subsequently, the temple was the betlemitas parents and prominence was known as Cerro de Belem Further west another temple was erected and the invocations were changed to the Virgin of Loreto and Guadalupe.

 In 1816, these small temples were fortified by the mayor ardenés Cariaco del Llano in order to resist the insurgent forces. The buildings are of stone with lime coatings, the walls are an impressive set of masonry; indoor facilities are occupied as tinderbox. 

In 1862, the city of Puebla was the scene of a great historical event; the threat of French troops to take the city and military strategy to defend it from the Fort of Guadalupe, because in that battle actions not developed from Fort Loreto.

 In 1930 these forts were declared as property of the nation to serve the people, and the fort of Loreto became War Museum. On the centenary of the Battle of May 5, it expanded and other pieces and historical objects were placed. It is currently divided into six rooms CHAPEL next to the building has been designed to display flags and characters from Latin America and Mexican national symbols; Flag, Coat of Arms and the National Anthem. A mural master Ramirez Osorio represents the characters who took part in the War of Reform and disclosed, in small display cases, documents showing the social and economic situation that crossed Mexico at the time, and agreements with countries involved: Spain, France and England.

Museum of NO intervetion 

Hours: 

Tuesday to Sunday from 9 to 17 hours. 

Contact 

Administrative Technical Coordinator of Fort Loreto MSc. Sergio Andrade Moses Covarrubias Email: andrade89@hotmail.com Fixed Phone: 01 (222) 234-8513. Cell Phone: (044) (222) - 381-5831. 

The Museum of nonintervention "Fort of Loreto" was opened in 1972 in a fortress built in the eighteenth century and site of the battle of May 5, 1862 between the Mexican and French armies. The enclosure has been known for spreading nationalism, identity and Mexican pride. The tour starts with a view of the area flags, before entering the historic rooms with themes such as the Reformation, the history of the French invasion, intervention, participants armies in that war and General Ignacio Zaragoza, who commanded Mexican troops. In another room events related to the battle of Puebla, especially in the area of ​​the strong they are explained. 

The historical journey continues in the hall of empire and juarista opposition to it; Juarez's arrival to power, the restoration of the Republic and the formation of the nation.

 The collection consists of nineteenth-century historical objects such as weapons, flags, documents, oils, personal items and military clothing, ranging from the consummation of Independence until the restoration of the Republic. should not ignore the letters of President Benito Juarez General Ignacio Zaragoza, before and after the famous battle, as well as paintings of the generals who participated in it and military strategies employed in the defeat of the French army.