Originally the site of the Royal Tobacco Factory, La Ciudadela building was eventually turned into a Military Base and prison. It was a strategic spot during the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution. Today, the iconic building has been converted into a peaceful oasis housing an unfinished mural by Ángel Zárraga and five spectacular private library collections, once belonging to famous Mexican intellectuals. Each personal collection is housed in a stunning architectural setting that reflects the personality of its owners. Following our tour of the stellar architectural havens, we can check out the next-door Centro de la Imagen – a photographic archive-gallery.
You may even want to take advantage of the proximity and do a little shopping for handicrafts at the market across the street (which has a wide variety of arts and crafts sold at fair prices) once we finish our tour.