Houses of Puebla: The Cradle of Mexican Architecture

About this book

Puebla perhaps the most enchanting colonial city of Mexico was proclaimed a "heritage of humankind" by UNESCO in 1988 in view of its historical importance and architectural splendor. Pueblas houses have a rich past blending pre-Hispanic and historical roots with early Mujedar and later 19th-century French influence into a highly distinctive style. This book brings the reader into the typical houses of Mexicos Mixteca region--into haciendas quaint kitchens of old convents Viceregal houses and homes built during the reign of Porfirio Diaz. It will delight travelers architects and designers alike.