Casa de los azulejos Construction of 1500 square meters and two floors, whose facade is covered with thousands

of tiles whose manufacture is speculated could be Chinese or Puebla. Both indoors and outdoors predominantly Baroque architecture and detail. On the back wall of the stairs is the mural "Omniscience 'painted by Jose Clemente Orozco in 1925. The history of this property dates back to the sixteenth century, when it was known as the Blue Palace. The rebuilding of the property should the son of the Second Earl Orizaba Valley who, to meet the reproach of his father, was of the house of tiles to be as we know it. It has happened all kinds of situations, from miracles to homicides. In the early twentieth century, began operating as Sanborn House. Hours: Monday to Sunday from 7:00 to 1:00 pm. Another history The house was built in 1598, and Mex-Casa de los Azulejos, Mex-House of Tiles 150 years later the Count of Valle de Orizaba had the house decorated with blue and white tiles from Puebla. Jos Clemente Orozco created the frescoes in the stairway in 1925. A store and a caf of the Sanborn chain currently reside in the building. In 1914, Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa met here for breakfast after they had gained political power in Mexico City; a photo of the important historic meeting is displayed in the caf. Built in the 16th Century, this mansion has an interesting history: In 1737 the Count and Countess of Orizaba ordered the renovation of their home and the placement of the tiles. From 1881 it functioned as a private men's club, the famous Jockey club" in the second floor. In 1917 it was converted into a drug store and soda fountain which eventually evolved into Sanborn's, a chain of restaurants and department stores, which is what it is today. The interior was decorated with a mural (in the interior patio, restaurant area 1st floor) painted by Jean Palcologue) In 1921 Jose Clemente Orozco painted the mural "omniscencia" at the rest of the stairs.

Located in Centro Histrico between Zcalo and Bellas Artes, this 16th century mansion is a magnificent example of early Mexican architecture. The entire facade is a beautiful blend of blue tiles (Azulejos) and carved stonework. A restaurant/cafe and bookshop occupy the interior. Definitely worth stopping in for coffee if at least to admire the beautiful interior.

The House of Blue Tiles is situated right next to Palacio Bellas Artes, on the road leading to zocalo. This is a colonial mansion that was built in 1596, and it is covered with beautiful blue and white tiles. Some people told us that a very rich spanish woman moved here and had the house built, and that all of the tiles were brought from Spain or Marocco. But I have also read that the tiles are from Puebla, Mexico. Anyway it is a very beautiful building... :) Today it houses the Sanborns restaurant.

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Vista parcial del Mural de Jos Clemente Orozco, La Casa de los Azulejos

Toda su fachada est cubierta por azulejos de talavera poblana, La Casa de los Azulejos

Hermoso edificio situado en el corazn del Centro Histrico de Mxico, La Casa de los Azulejos

Fuente original construida a principios del siglo XVIII, La Casa de los Azulejos

Detalle del mural de Orozco titulado Omnisciencia y acabado en 1925, La Casa de los Azulejos

Firma del Mural del legendario pintor mexicano Jos Clemente Orozco, La Casa de los Azulejos