A theater with history

 

Because of its geographical location, among the rich mining lands and states? capital, Queretaro has been an important site in Mexico?s history, especially during the Revolution and Independence conception.

 

Such is the case of the Republic?s Theater, inaugurated in 1852 under the name Iturbide Theater, in honor of the self proclaimed emperor. Not only has it served as an artistic stage, but in 1867 the trial against Maximiliano de Habsburgo took place here. As part of the celebration for our 100 Years of the Revolution, this theater was also witness to heated arguments from the Constituent Congress from November 1916 to February 5th,1917 when the Magna Carta, which Mexicans are still governed by, was issued. This was President Venustiano Carranza?s most important act.

 

In 1922, the Governer of Queretaro, José María Trucuelo, declared the name be changed to Republic?s Theater, which today is Queretaro?s Filharmonic Orchestra?s headquarters. Every February 5th a Constitution remembrance event takes place. It is located between the streets of Juarez and Angela Peralta.  Visiting schedule starts at 09:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.  Once you?re there, at the exit, you can visit the restaurant, Casona de los Cinco Patios, another witness to many stories because, among its guests were Maximiliano and Porfirio Diaz. Its "antojería" has a great menu. It is located in number 39 of the andador Cinco de Mayo.

 

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