Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Historic Centre of Morelia, Mexico.



Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning which combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience. Well-adapted to the slopes of the hill site, its streets still follow the original layout. More than 200 historic buildings, all in the region's characteristic pink stone, reflect the town's architectural history, revealing a masterly and eclectic blend of the medieval spirit with Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassical elements. Morelia was the birthplace of several important personalities of independent Mexico and has played a major role in the country's history.
Mexico
Date of Inscription: 1991
Source-Unesco.Org

2021Stamp- Definitives - Handicrafts - "2021" Imprint
2021Stamp- Tribute to Vicente Rojo, 1932-2021
2021Stamp- Dia de Muertos

Thank you Gabino for the beautiful site card with nice stamps.

Friday, 11 March 2016

Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza, Mexico




This Mayan temple  has 365 steps—one for each day of the year. Each of the temple’s four sides has 91 steps, and the top platform makes the 365th.
Devising a 365-day calendar was just one feat of Maya science. Incredibly, twice a year on the spring and autumn equinoxes, a shadow falls on the pyramid in the shape of a serpent. As the sun sets, this shadowy snake descends the steps to eventually join a stone serpent head at the base of the great staircase up the pyramid’s side.
Thank you Monica, for the great card with matching stamp.