Hacienda del Lencero
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The Hacienda del Lencero is a Spanish Colonial architecture era building and gardens located near of Xalapa city, in the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. The house dates back to 1525 and takes its name from Juan Lencero, a soldier of Hernán Cortés.[1] It was the property of Antonio López de Santa Anna in the 19th century.
Historic house museum
[edit]Today, it is a historic house museum which displays furniture and items dating from this period. It also has a chapel and spacious gardens surrounding the property which include a sculpture by Gabriela Mistral who spent time there while in exile.
References
[edit]- ^ "Museo Ex-Hacienda El Lencero". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
External links
[edit]- Ciudad Xalapa.net: Museo del Lencero website - with images