Governor's Palace in Guadalajara, Mexico
A tree with white flowers blooms in a stone walkway under a brick arch. This walkway is part of the Governor's Palace in the old part of the city of Guadalajara. The Palace is remarkable for its colonial architecture and murals painted by José Clemente Orozco.Guadalajara was founded soon after the conquest of Mexico in the sixteenth century and has grown to be one of Mexico's primary cities. It is the second largest city in Mexico, behind Mexico City, and is the industrial capital of the country. The city is famous for its manufacture of hardware and software for Mexico's technology industry. It is also a popular tourist destination for its blend of colonial sites and modern conveniences.
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