Instituto Veracruzano de Cultura

Veracruz City


A converted church and cloister house some excellent temporary exhibitions as well as works by local contemporary artists.


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Nearby Veracruz City attractions

1. Centro Cultural La Atarazana

0.05 MILES

This colonial-era warehouse has been beautifully converted into an exhibition space and sports a striking mural by Melchor Perado. Worthwhile temporary…

2. Museo de la Ciudad de Veracruz

0.07 MILES

Housed in a charming colonial-era building, this museum recounts Veracruz’s history from the pre-Hispanic era. Standout exhibits include some Totonaca and…

3. Museo Histórico Naval

0.13 MILES

Occupying a former naval academy, this high-tech museum offers a titanic lesson in Mexico’s maritime heritage, with plenty of interactive displays and an…

4. Altar a la Patria

0.18 MILES

Two blocks inland from the malecón is the 1998 Altar a la Patria, an obelisk marking the buried remains of those who defended Veracruz during its numerous…

5. Fototeca

0.27 MILES

On the southeast side of the zócalo, this small arts center has rotating photographic and video exhibitions. It’s spread over three floors of a restored…

6. Faro Carranza

0.28 MILES

Facing the waterfront on the malecón, this early 20th century building holds a lighthouse and navy offices guarded by a large statue of Venustiano…

8. Palacio Municipal

0.29 MILES

This handsome 17th-century building, occupied by local government offices, faces onto the zócalo.

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