Zacatecas - Wikipedia
WebZacatecas ([sakaˈtekas] ⓘ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Zacatecas (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Zacatecas), is one of the 31 states of Mexico. It is divided into 58 municipalities and its capital city is Zacatecas .
Zacatecas | Mexico, Map, & Population | Britannica
WebZacatecas, city, capital of Zacatecas state, north-central Mexico. Located in the southern part of the state, it lies in a deep narrow ravine, about 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level. During the colonial era the mines around Zacatecas yielded as much as one-fifth of the world’s silver production.
Zacatecas (city) - Wikipedia
WebZacatecas ( Spanish pronunciation: [sakaˈtekas] ⓘ) is the principal city within the municipality in Mexico of the same name, and the capital and the largest city of the state of Zacatecas. Located in north-central Mexico, [1] the city had its start as a Spanish mining camp in the mid-16th century.
Zacatecas | Mining, Colonial Cities, Landscapes | Britannica
WebThe city of Zacatecas, Zacatecas state, Mex. Zacatecas, estado (state), north-central Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Coahuila to the north, San Luis Potosí to the east, Jalisco and Aguascalientes to the south, and Nayarit and Durango to the west. Its capital is the city of Zacatecas.
Zacatecas travel - Lonely Planet | Mexico, North America
WebZacatecas. The most northern of Mexico's silver cities, fascinating Zacatecas – a Unesco World Heritage site – runs along a narrow valley overlooked by a steep and imposing hillside. The large historic center is jam-packed with opulent colonial buildings, a stupendous cathedral, magnificent museums and steep, winding streets and alleys that ...
Zacatecas - HISTORY
WebDec 8, 2009 · At 2,469 meters (8,100 feet) above sea level, Zacatecas is Mexico’s second-highest city. Zacatecas was founded in 1546 after the discovery of one of the world’s richest silver veins. By the ...
The History of Zacatecas: From La Gran Chichimeca to a Silver …
WebSep 6, 2019 · Written By John Schmal. The state of Zacatecas, located in the north-central portion of the Mexican Republic, is a land rich in cultural, religious, and historical significance. With a total of 75,539 square kilometers, Zacatecas is Mexico’s eighth largest state and occupies 3.9% of the total surface of the country.
Historic Centre of Zacatecas - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebFounded in 1546 after the discovery of a rich silver lode, Zacatecas reached the height of its prosperity in the 16th and 17th centuries. Built on the steep slopes of a narrow valley, the town has breathtaking views and there are many old buildings, both religious and civil.
Zacatecas – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebZacatecas, the capital of the state of the same name, is a city of 138,000 people (2020) in the Bajío region of Mexico. The town offers a rich travel experience with its historical downtown centro full of colonial architecture, 17th century churches, innovative restaurants and lively night clubs. Zacatecas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zacatecas Dazzling! | Official Site of Zacatecas Department of …
Web1 LOCATION - Practically in the heart of Mexico. 2 SCENIC - Zacatecas has a strong European influence. 3 HISTORICAL - Museums, Haciendas, Colonial-era Mansions, Hotels, Banquet Rooms, Gardens, and Wineries. 4 CHURCHES - An authentic Jewel of Novo-Hispanic Baroque architecture. 5 FESTIVE - Zacatecas has no shortage of festivity.
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