Hospicio Cabañas
A neoclassical orphanage completed in the early 19th century. Orozco's mural 'Man of Fire' fills the dome, and the site has been a World Heritage Site since 1997.
Hospicio Cabañas was founded by Bishop Juan Ruiz de Cabañas and completed in 1810. It was once one of the largest charitable buildings in the Americas and has 23 courtyards. Between 1936 and 1939, José Clemente Orozco painted 57 murals in the small chapel. The central 'Man of Fire' in the dome is regarded as a peak of the Mexican muralist movement. The building now serves as the Cabañas Cultural Center, which also hosts contemporary art exhibitions. You can rent mirrored recliners to gaze up at the dome. Admission costs about MXN 100, and it is free on Tuesdays (check the official website). It is closed on Mondays. The site is at the east end of Plaza Tapatía.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Mercado San Juan de Dios (Mercado Libertad)
- Plaza Tapatía
- Plaza de los Mariachis
- Teatro Degollado
- Arena Coliseo Guadalajara
- Museo Regional de Guadalajara
- Palacio de Gobierno de Jalisco
- Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres