Morelia - Plaza de los Mártires (Zócalo)

Opposite the cathedral, on the other side of the Avenida Madero Oriente, stands the Baroque Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace) built between 1732 and 1770 with an interesting patio. The enormous murals by the native artist Alfredo Zalce are remarkable. They depict the history of independence, the reforms, and Mexico's revolution.

This building is the First Court of Justice and dates from the 17th c. The building previously housed a variety of government offices.