Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)

The Municipal Palace

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2017

1. The Municipal Palace Marker

Inscription.
Palacio Municipal
Patrimonio de la NaciónEdificado en donde estuvo la plataforma de un edificio prehispánico conocido como Backluumchaan desde la fundación de la ciudad española, el Palacio Municipal tal y como se aprecia, tiene su origen en una construcción de dos niveles con corredores y arquerías edificada en la colonia, y que ha tenido varias modificaciones. En este sitio se concretó la independencia de Yucatán de la Corona Española, así como su anexión a México.

English:Municipal Palace
National HeritageBuilt over the former platform of a pre-Hispanic construction known as Backluumchaan, the Municipal Palace evolved form (sic) a construction of two levels with hallways and arches built during Colonial times. This building has been modified several times and it was the place where the independence of Yucatan from the Spanish Crown was concreted, and its annexation to Mexico was established.

Maya-Yucateco:
Palacio Municipal
U ti’al tuláakal u noj lú’umil MéxicoBeeta’ab tu yóok’ol tu’uk yan ka’ach jump’éel úuchben maaya naj ku k’aba’tik backluumchaan le ka káajsa’ab le noj caja, je bix u yilavala’ le palacioa’ ka yaal beeta’anil

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yéetel u yaanalo’obe’ yaan u arcoilo’ob beeta’an tu k’iinilo’ob le coloniao’, ba’ale’ dzo’ok u ke’e’exel ya’ab u tenla, te’el kúuchila’ ti’ beeykun jatzikubáa Yucatán tu yáanal u t’aan u ajawil españai bey xan u t’aak’al ti Meexico.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 20° 58.025′ N, 89° 37.462′ W. Marker is in Mérida, Yucatán. It is on Calle 62, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mérida YU 97000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mexican Gulf Coast,

in the Maya Heartland,

and on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Globally, it is in North America,

Mesoamerica,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

and the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Los Peones" (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Writer José Peón Contreras

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2017

2. The Municipal Palace Marker

The marker is underneath the covered archway of the Municipal Palace of Mérida.

(within shouting distance of this marker); "The Omnibus" (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Louvre" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of Montejo (about 90 meters away); The Main Square of Merida (about 90 meters away); The Sheriff's House (about 120 meters away); The Little Rooster (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mérida.

The Municipal Palace of Mérida image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2017

3. The Municipal Palace of Mérida

The Municipal Palace, seen towards the north. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 18, 2017

4. The Municipal Palace, seen towards the north.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on March 27, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.