Orizaba - San Miguel Church

Massive fortress-like San Miguel Church stands on the north side of the Parque de Castillo. This interesting many-towered church was built between 1620 and 1729. The square bell-tower also serves as a meteorological observatory. One of the church's several towers is Mudéjar in style and covered with tiles. The notable sacristy contains inlay work, as well as murals and pictures by the native artist Gabriel Barranco (19th c.).