Palacio de Gobierno (Palace of Government) - Toluca, México (State), México
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Located on the north side of the Plaza de los Mártires (Martyrs Square), more commonly known as just zócalo (town square or plaza) in downtown Toluca. This building houses the government of the state of México.
Waymark Code: WM2CRQ
Location: México, Mexico
Date Posted: 10/13/2007
Views: 246
Built from 1971-1875 the Palacio de Gobierno is of neo-classical design and occupies a complete city block between Nicolas Bravo Nte, Primo de Verdad, Santos Degollada Pte and Sebastian Lerdo de Tejarda Pte. It covers a total of 21,775 square meters (234,384 square feet). The building engineer was Ramon Rodriguez Arangoity and Rodriguez Valadez was appointed as a director and builder. It was constructed for a total of 151,000 pesos.
Type of Capitol: State, Province, Canton, or Other Primary Division of a Nation
Address:
Palacio de Gobierno
Col. Centro
Toluca, Estadio de México México
50000
Dates of Construction: 1875
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Capitol Web Site: [Web Link]
Major Renovations: Not listed
Historical Monuments/Memorials: Not listed
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