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State of Michoacan, Mexico. Part one: Morelia the Capital City

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This city was officially founded in the year of 1541 by viceroy of the New Spain, Don Antonio de Mendoza.

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  • Thanks for sharing this magnificent album.Kind regards,Rasim

    said of rasim1 rasim1 2008.08.24 at 15:18:19 PDT

  • The original name of this place in prehispanic times was Guayangareo, that means lengthened and flattened hillock. From year 1541 to 1545 it was called Mechuacan City. From Febuary 6th 1545 to September 8th 1828, the city was named Valladolid in memory of the natal city of Viceroy Don Antonio de Mendoza in Spain. Finally the name of Morelia was started to apply from September 12nd 1828, and derives from the surname of Morelos (Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon) who was one of the outstanding figures in the Independence War of Mexico, and native to the city. The city of Morelia is also known by the nicknames "The City of the Pink Quarry", "The City of the Opened Doors" and "The Garden of the New Spain".

    said of rendsinmex rendsinmex 2008.08.15 at 20:50:13 PDT

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