Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The House of the Lady of Zacatecas
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2017
1. The House of the Lady of Zacatecas Marker
Esta casa es un bello ejemplo de la arquitectura civil del siglo XVIII, con su patio central y una singular escalera en caracol que conduce a un ajimez, desde que admira el paisaje de nuestra histórica ciudad.
Aquí vivió un rico matrimonio venido de Zacatecas. La conseja refiere que el esposo fue muerto por órdenes de la zacatecana y enterrado en la misma casa. Tiempo después, la viuda corrió la misma suerte, pues fue asesinada y su cuerpo tirado en la Plazuela de las Tamboras, de la Merced.
Ahora, la casa ha sido convertida en museo costumbrista.
This house is a beautiful example of the architecture of the 18th century, with its central courtyard and a singular spiral staircase leading to a balcony, from which it is possible to admire the landscape of our historic city.
Here lived a rich couple, originally from Zacatecas. The legend says that the husband was killed on orders of his wife (The Lady of Zacatecas) and buried in the same house. Some time later, the widow suffered the same fate, for she was murdered and her body thrown out onto the Plaza of the Drums (Plaza de las Tamboras) of the Church of La Merced.
Now, the house has been converted into a museum
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features.
Location. 20° 35.551′ N, 100° 23.311′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is on Calle Independencia, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 Calle Independencia, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple of La Merced (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of José María Sánchez (about 90 meters away); Venustiano Carranza Garza (about 90 meters away); Licenciado Lorenzo de la Parra (about 120 meters away); The Waterway of the Sad Indian (about 120 meters away); Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana (about 120 meters away); Plaza de Armas (about 150 meters away); Portal of Samaniego (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2017
2. The House of the Lady of Zacatecas and Marker
The marker is difficult to see in this view, behind a police vehicle to the left.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2017
3. An interior view of The House of the Lady of Zacatecas
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
