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Casa de Montejo

Merida, Mexico
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Ranked #18 of 35 attractions in Merida
Type: Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Facing the main square in Merida, this extraordinary building dates back to 1549 and is built with intricate artistry in the Spanish Plateresque... more » Owner description: Facing the main square in Merida, this extraordinary building dates back to 1549 and is built with intricate artistry in the Spanish Plateresque style. « less
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Olsztyn, Poland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Currently, you can see the time has taken its toll. Many buildings are deserted, in bad state of repair and offered for sale and rental. Sad that such a nice place has lost most of its charm. The Flag Monument is the nicest component of the area.

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Mexico City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Beautiful house, stunning facade. Every room is kept in perfect conditions. They also have temporary exhibitions and a store.

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Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The architecture is astounding. On the outside of the building there are ornate carvings of conquistadors standing on the heads of Indians. Inside displays the wealth of the Montejo family. Beautiful imported furnishings are displayed in the 4 rooms open to the public. You can walk through on your own, or take a guided tour at certain times of the... More

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Edmonton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

With its location directly on Plaza Grande, no traveller should miss it. Entrance is free...tours are offered if your time permits. If not, even a very, short walk-through will allow you to visit the splendour of the recontructed life of turn-of-the century Merida. FYI: The building that this unique museum is located in, is itself a historic treasure...an original structure... More

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Southport, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Interesting to see how the rich Spaniards lived after they'd conquered Yucatan - lavish rooms, nice feel and good restoration by Banamex bank. Worth a visit if you have an hour free.

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SLC_UT02
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Most of this building has been rebuilt and is not original, except for the facade. You can go inside, but there's not much to see.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

This is a beautiful casa. Well maintained and very opulent. The employees are very helpful and the information is in English and Spanish. You can take photos but only without a flash.

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High Point, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We were fortunate to visit the former mansion with an informed guide, explaining a lot that we may have missed, concerning the history, had we been unaccompanied. It was a glimpse into the early days of Merida, when sisal ruled, and the lifestyle it afforded to the wealthy.Well worth the visit.

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Espanola, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Magnificent estate of the Montejo's ... founding family of Merida. The architecture alone is worth seeing. Grand spaces and an elegant lifestyle were experienced in this home, now used for rotating displays of the local culture, fabrics/ textiles, etc.

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

There are many stories imbedded in the relief sculpure here. Nick Rider's Cadogan guide to the Yucatan alerted me to what to look for. We might have missed the photography exhibition inside if we had not been waved in. It was stunning! I'm not sure how long it is on for (we were there in the second week of January,... More

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