Casa del Deán, Puebla
Facts and practical information
The Dean's House is a historic building in the city of Puebla, capital of the Mexican state of the same name, which dates from 1563, but was occupied in 1580.
Its name comes from the position of its first owner and builder, Tomás de la Plaza y Goes, dean of the cathedral of Puebla. According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History, institution that protects and administers the building that today is a museum, the Dean's house is "a magnificent example of what were some of the mansions in the first century of life of the City of Puebla". It is considered the first civil construction of the city, and it has even been called "The Sistine Chapel of the New World".
Nowadays only its mannerist façade, hallway, entrance hall, patio, staircase, two rooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor are preserved.
Casa del Deán – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Puebla Cathedral, Templo conventual de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Church of San Cristóbal, Church of Analco.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Casa del Deán by public transport?
Bus
- Ruta (11 min walk)
- 17 poniente y 9 sur • Lines: Route SRCC (15 min walk)
Train
- Tren Turístico Puebla-Cholula (24 min walk)