Founded by the Spanish in 1531 as Ciudad de los Angeles (City of Angels), Puebla is one of Mexico's most historic cities. It is also one of the country's most photogenic. Blue, white, red, green, and yellow Talavera tiles that originated in Talavera, Spain, adorn the domes of Puebla's many handsome churches and the facades of its dignified colonial mansions and palaces. Over the centuries, indigenous craftsmen have added their own designs to Puebla's dazzling tiles and famous Talavera pottery. Also, the French occupied Puebla during part of the 19th century, leaving their indelible mark on the city's architecture and culture. The Historic Center of Puebla was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
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Puebla, Mexico - Images by John Mitchell
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Puebla, Mexico - Images by John Mitchell
