This former monastery was converted into a fine-arts school in 1938. Don't miss the murals of Pedro Martínez, plus the Siqueiros Room, which features the extraordinary unfinished mural by David Alfaro Siqueiros in the far corner of the complex. The rest of the gallery holds temporary exhibitions from local artists, many of whom graduated from the school.
Escuela de Bellas Artes
San Miguel de Allende
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
0.25 MILES
Located near the east end of Insurgentes, this multitowered and domed church dates from the 18th century. The pale-pink main facade is baroque with an…
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
0.12 MILES
San Miguel's most famous sight is its parish church, characterized by its pink 'wedding cake' towers that soar above the town. These strange pinnacles…
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores
20.73 MILES
The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores is the church where Hidalgo issued the famous Grito (a call to arms for the country's independence) and is the…
Cuna De Tierra
21.32 MILES
The first and biggest winery in Guanajuato opened in 2005, heralding the reintroduction of wine production in the area 200 years after the Spanish banned…
Parque Benito Juárez
0.45 MILES
The shady Parque Benito Juárez is a lovely place to relax and meander through, with benches, well-maintained pathways and a popular play area for children.
Mirador
0.57 MILES
One of the best views over the town and surrounding country is from the mirador southeast of town.
Museo Bicentenario 1810–2010
20.74 MILES
Previously the Presidencia Municipal, this museum was inaugurated in 2010 for Mexico's bicentennial celebrations. Despite its name, the majority of its…
Templo de la Concepción
0.04 MILES
A splendid church with a fine altar and several magnificent old oil paintings. Painted on the interior doorway are a number of wise sayings to give pause…
Nearby San Miguel de Allende attractions
1. Templo de la Concepción
0.04 MILES
A splendid church with a fine altar and several magnificent old oil paintings. Painted on the interior doorway are a number of wise sayings to give pause…
2. Museo Histórico de San Miguel de Allende
0.1 MILES
This is the house where Mexican independence hero Ignacio Allende was born in 1769, a fact that draws a steady stream of Mexican pilgrims year-round. The…
3. Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
0.12 MILES
San Miguel's most famous sight is its parish church, characterized by its pink 'wedding cake' towers that soar above the town. These strange pinnacles…
5. Capilla de la Tercera Orden
0.18 MILES
Built in the early 18th century, this chapel, like the Templo de San Francisco, was part of a Franciscan monastery complex. The main facade shows St…
6. Biblioteca Pública
0.19 MILES
As well as housing one of the largest collections of books and magazines in English in Latin America, this excellent public library functions as a…
7. Templo de San Francisco
0.21 MILES
Adorned with an elaborate late-18th-century Churrigueresque facade, this church has an image of St Francis of Assisi at the top. Opening hours vary.
8. Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
0.25 MILES
Located near the east end of Insurgentes, this multitowered and domed church dates from the 18th century. The pale-pink main facade is baroque with an…