San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Agu 20 - A skyline of the Saint Francis church in the center of San Luis Potosi, city in northern Mexico. Founded in 1592 following the discovery of some gold and silver mines, the city derives its name in honor of Saint Louis, King of France (Louis IX). San Luis is characterized by the architectural styles of Baroque and Neoclassical. In the photo a building whose color is due to the reddish stone present in the region used for its construction.
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San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Agu 21 - A detail of the artistic street lamps in the center of San Luis Potosi, a city in northern Mexico. Founded in 1592 following the discovery of some gold and silver mines, the city derives its name in honor of Saint Louis, King of France (Louis IX). San Luis is characterized by the architectural styles of Baroque and Neoclassical. In the background the bell tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Luigi, built starting from 1670 and completed in 1730. The color of the building is due to the reddish stone present in the region used for its construction. The mesh placed on the structure prevents the approach of birds.
Las Pozas ("the Pools") was created by Edward William Frank James (1907–1984) in the middle of a subtropical rainforest in the mountains of Mexico just outside the town of Xilitla. It includes more than 80 acres of natural waterfalls and pools interlaced with towering Surrealist sculptures in concrete. Between 1949 and 1984, James built scores of surreal concrete structures to express his diverse esoteric interests.
Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, September 11 -- A central street with a market in the ancient town of Real de Catorce in the state of San Luis Potosi in central Mexico. Founded in 1772, Real de Catorce is located at 2750 meters above sea level and can only be reached through the 2.3 km long Ogarrio tunnel.
San Luis Potosi Desert Highlands, Mexico -- A detail of the Cabuches in the San Luis Potosi desert in central Mexico. Cabuches are the buds of a cactus known as Red Biznaga found in the highlands of the San Luis Potosí region. In the months of March and April, when the desert is dressed in colors, the farmers make their two or three day trips to collect this natural product, used to make delicious dishes of the Mexican gastronomic tradition.
San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Agu 20 - A sunny street in the center of San Luis Potosi, a city in central northern Mexico. Founded in 1592 following the discovery of some gold and silver mines, the city derives its name in honor of Saint Louis, King of France (Louis IX). San Luis is characterized by the architectural styles of Baroque and Neoclassical.