Morelia, Latin America’s Illuminated City: President Felipe Calderone came to Morelia to help celebrate the 244th Anniversary of the birth of the Mexican patriot Morelos. The city of Morelia under Spanish rule had been called Vallolidad and was changed in honor of Morelos..

While in the city, the President inaugurated Phase 2 of “Plan Luz del Centro Historico” (The lighting of historical buildings and monuments.) The first buildings were lit in 2003. In addition to the 16 monuments already lit, 12 more have been added. More than 21 buildings are included.  Among the buildings  illuminated are Morelia’s famous cathedral, the Bellas Artes school, the statue of the Trashcans, the State Museum, the Teatro Ocampo, Monastery San Francisco, statue of Lazero Cardenas, the Legislative Building, City Hall and the home where Morelos was born, now a library and museum.

While in the city, President Calderon cut the ribbons at two newly remodeled plazas.

Morelia, a true example of XVIth century colonial architecture, now shines at night.

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