Father Juan Benito Díaz de Gamarra, an important philosopher, once taught at this old church.

This famous school offers arts, writing and language classes.

A popular place for relaxing massages near the town's main plaza.

The birthplace of Ignacio Allende, one of the leaders of the War of Independence, is now a museum dedicated to this national hero.

Its neoclassical dome can be seen far and wide and was supposedly modelled on Les Invalides in Paris. Has a fine interior. The adjoining convent now houses Bellas Artes (qv). (Corner of Canal and...

This 17th-century church was built only after a protracted struggle to gain the land where a church built by Indians had previously stood.

Now a bank, this building was the home of a nobleman in colonial times.

Casa del Inquisidor (Cuadrante 36): seat of the Spanish Inquisition from 1780 until independence. Has a fine exterior, but not open to the public.

This paper-mache factory creates many of the products sold throughout town.

This simple Franciscan chapel dates back to the early 18th century.

This ornate 18th-century chapel is a reproduction of the Holy House in Italy that is said to be a replica of Mary's house in Nazareth.

Few prisoners were actually held here as it was built not long before independence. Has an admired statue on facade, but not open to public. (Hernandez Macias, corner Cuadrante)

This aesthetically appealing structure was once home to Juan de Umarán, a hero of the Mexican Revolution.

San Miguel is chockablock with art galleries selling works with local and Mexican motifs and this is one of the most prominent since it's right there on the Jardín.

Well-established gallery in attractive colonial building selling paintings, sculpture and jewelry. (Jesús #2)

This small market is located on a narrow side street.