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City of Potosí
In the 16th century, the area was considered the world's largest industrial complex. The mining of silver ore depended on a series of water-powered mills. The site includes the industrial monument of Cerro Rico, where water was supplied by a complex system of aqueducts and artificial lakes; the colonial town with the Casa de la Moneda; the Church of San Lorenzo; several noble houses; and the barrios mitayos, where the workers lived.
Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara
The Cabañas Hospices was built in the early 19th century to provide care and shelter for the vulnerable, including orphans, the elderly, the disabled and the chronically ill. This striking complex was unique at the time, combining a variety of distinctive designs specifically tailored to the needs of its occupants. It is also known for its harmonious relationship between open and built spaces, its simplicity of design and scale. In the early 20th century, the church was decorated with a series of exquisite murals, now considered masterpieces of Mexican art. They are the work of José Clemente Orozco, one of the greatest Mexican muralists of the time.