Description
(Local Name: Cerro del Obispado) The Calle Padre Mier ends on the hill called Cerro del Obispado or Chepe Vera which is crowned by the Obispado (Bishops' Palace). The palace, dating from the end of the 18th c., served later at different times as a fortress and a hospital. In 1913 the notorious bandit and revolutionary hero Francisco "Pancho" Villa took refuge here.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Christian sites
Bishops' Palace Highlights

Regional Museum

Today the Obispado houses the Museo Regional de Nuevo León (Regional Museum) which features exhibits relating to the economic and cultural development of the region. Of note is the chapel with its
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Address
Cerro del Obispado
Obispo Rafael José Verger
Monterrey, Nuevo León 64060
Mexico
Hours
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OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult10.00
All values are in local currency.
Attractions Near Bishops' Palace, Monterrey