Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Out of this city, founded in 1563 by Don Hernando de Martell and 73 "noble and valuable" families, have come great historical, literary, political and scientific figures. Called "La Atenas de Jalisco" (the Athens of Jalisco) because of its cultural and educational importance, Lagos de Moreno is also recognized as an important cultural site (under the guise of Patrimonio de la Nación) for its enormous and well-preserved archeological legacy.
Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Church
Made of rose-colored cantera stone. Construction began on this church in 1741 and was finished in 1784.
The Corner of the Capuchinas
A cultural and architectural gathering place that includes the Temple of the Capuchinas (eighteenth century), the Former Convent of the Capuchinas (today, the Culture House) and the house of Agustín Rivera (today, the Regional Museum).
La Merced Corner
Made of two levels that shelter La Merced Temple and its convent, the Juárez Garden and the home where Lic. Salvador Azuela, an exceptional university professor, was born.
El Calvario Temple
This temple is made of rose-colored cantera stone. Its construction began at the end of the nineteenth century and was modeled after the façade of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Rosas Moreno Theater
An example of French Porfirian architecture. Its construction began at the end of the nineteenth century.
The Río Lagos Bridge
High pillars and Roman arches highlight the bridge, inaugurated in 1860.
IV Centenario Plaza
Since 1963, this space has been home to the Juan Pablo Anaya market.
Old Haciendas
The century-old Sepúlveda, La Punta, San Rafael, Las Cajas, La Labor de Padilla and Ciénega de Mata Haciendas evoke the splendor of country life and contribute to a lake-like atmosphere.
