Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
The Alley of the Romance
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
1. The Alley of the Romance Marker
El Callejón del Romance fue bautizado así en el año de 1965, ya que a lo largo de esta callejuela los visitantes pueden leer los versos del poema "Romance de mi ciudad", del autor Lucas Ortiz.
La configuración del callejón data del siglo XIX y fue conocido inicialmente como "Callejón de la Bolsa" y posteriormente como "Callejón del Socialismo". En sus orígenes en el callejón se instaló una fábrica de jabón y las casas cercanas eran habitadas por sus trabajadores.
Las Intervenciones contemporáneas, han promovido la instalación de tres fuentes en cantería y jardineras adosadas a los paramentos de las fachadas, para hacer más atractivo el lugar.
The Alley of the Romance
The alley of the Romance was named in the year of 1965, since along this street, visitors can read the verses of the poem "Romance of my city”, the author Lucas Ortiz. Configuration of the alley dates back to the 19th century and was originally known as "Alley of the bag” and later as "Alley of socialism". A soap factory was installed in its origins in the alley and nearby houses were inhabited by their workers. Contemporary interventions, have promoted the installation of three sources in stonework and flower boxes attached to the walls of the facade, to make the place more attractive.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 19° 42.192′ N, 101° 10.916′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is at the intersection of Callejón del Romance and Avenida Francisco I. Madera Oriente, on the left when traveling north on Callejón del Romance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Antonio de San Miguel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fray Antonio de San Miguel Road
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
2. The Alley of the Romance and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
3. A portion of the poem "Romance de mi ciudad"
Romance de mi ciudad
Bañada con agua zarca, para edulzarte, en los patios reventaron las granadas.
En la iglesia de San Diego se bautiza la laborada y por “volo” distrubuyen cantos de paz, las campanas.
Bañada con agua zarca, para edulzarte, en los patios reventaron las granadas.
En la iglesia de San Diego se bautiza la laborada y por “volo” distrubuyen cantos de paz, las campanas.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
4. One of the alley's fountains
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 594 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
