Guanajuatoa World Heritage City since 1988, is one of those destinations that, no matter how much time passes, takes you to a different era, thanks to its colonial and neoclassical architecture and its uneven terrain in which labyrinthine tunnels and narrow alleys that go up and down were laid out.
To take advantage of this atmosphere of ancient times, the city will host the Medieval Festivalwith shows, conferences, a market and other attractions.
Most of the activities of the Medieval Festival will take place on the esplanade of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, an old grain warehouse that was built between 1796 and 1809.
Photo: Facebook ‘Guanajuato Medieval Festival’
There will also be activities at the cultural center, Casa Cuévano restaurant and cafeteria, the Don Quixote Iconographic Museum, the Chocolate Hotel and the Plaza San Roque in the historic center of Guanajuato.
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Since 2005, the Medieval Festival It is celebrated to open a space for artistic groups and artisans interested in the dissemination of the medieval world – a historical period that spans from the 5th to the 15th century – and its promotion in Mexico.
Its program of activities includes fire juggling, plays, archery and falconry shows, conferences (on engraving, feminine mysticism, astrological practices, clothing, dance in medieval Spain, etc.), folk dances, role-playing games and film screenings.
Photo: Facebook ‘Guanajuato Medieval Festival’
The most striking events are the stage combats that represent battles of the time and the skills of the knights.
If you want to buy a souvenir, visit its market with producers and artisans of saddlery, sewing, sculpture, jewelry, heraldry and armory. You will find everything from boots and dresses to swords, bows, shields and hand-made armor.
Photo: Facebook ‘Guanajuato Medieval Festival’
As part of the activities of the Medieval Festival of Guanajuatothe Chocolate Hotel will offer a medieval themed dinner, with various shows; and the Iconographic Museum of Don Quixote will present the ‘Ecstasy’ concert, a repertoire of medieval mystical viella and violin music.
Almost all the activities of the Medieval Festival of Guanajuato They will be free, except…
- Medieval dinner: $750 pesos per person. Includes dish and shows
- The ‘Éxtasis’ concert: $200 pesos per person.
To reserve, visit guanajuatomedieval.com or send WhatsApp to: (473) 120 0333.
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He Medieval Festival of Guanajuato It will be held this weekend, from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm approximately.
Photo: Facebook ‘Guanajuato Medieval Festival’
Check the billboard at guanajuatomedieval.com/programa
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