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San Luis Potosí MexicoINTRODUCTION San Luis Potosí is the name of the state in Mexico and the capital city of that state. HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ATTRACTIONS San Luis Potosi is not at all soot and smoke. It has a well-preserved colonial center, anchored by Plaza de Armas, the main square. The plaza is flanked by the city's 18th-century cathedral and the Government Palace. Among the wares on display at the Mercado Hidalgo are prized Santa Maria rebozos, which are so fine they can be pulled through a woman's wedding ring; pottery; and a candy called queso de tuna made from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. Calle Hidalgo is a pedestrian mall flanked by some of San Luis Potosi's finest shops and stores. Iglesia De Nuestra Senora Del Carmen On Plaza del Carmen is on ornate baroque structure with domes of blue, green, yellow and white tiles. The interior contains a carved pulpit, a reredos by Tresguerras, paintings by Vallejo, and a baroque altar considered one of the most impressive in Mexico. Palacio De Gobierno This is a neoclassic structure across the Plaza de Armas from the Cathedral that dates from 1770. Here Benito Juarez, depite petitions for mercy from all over the world, denied clemency to Archduke Maximilian; the deposed emperor was subsequently executed at Queretaro. A wax tableau and a portrait gallery in the Juarez Room recall the event. Museo Regional De Arte Popular This festival displays crafts from throughout the state, with emphasis on the Huastec region of northeastern Mexico. Displays include chairs, baskets, wooden items, and pottery. There also is an exhibit pertaining to the creation of the area's celebrated "Santa Maria" shawls. Museo Nacional De La Mascara The National Museum of Regional Masks is housed in an architecturally interesting pink mansion that dates from the 18th century, and displays an assortment of masks from throughout Mexico. Many if the masks, some of which date from pre-Hispanic times, are still used during firstas and other celebrations. Casa De la Cultura Carranza #1815 is an art museum that exhibits the work of both national and regional artists. RESTAURANTS LODGING 
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