El Cinco de Mayo: Celebrating Mexico's Architecture

All across Mexico and in many parts of the USA, today is a day of parades, festivals, and feasts. El Cinco de Mayo ("The Fifth of May") commemorates Mexico's victory over the French in 1862 in the colonial town of Puebla. Today, Puebla, Mexico is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with outstanding Spanish Colonial buildings like the Renaissance style Puebla Cathedral and the Mexican Baroque Rosario Chapel. So, this festive day is also a good time to reflect on Mexico's rich architectural heritage.

• Architecture in Puebla, Mexico
• Spanish Colonial Architecture
• Spanish-inspired House Styles
• Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in the Southwest USA