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# Independence Square

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## Visit Independence Square

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#### Stroll around Pachuca’s main plaza to discover some of the city’s history and see its monumental clock tower, which has a chime that sounds just like Big Ben in London.

Independence Square (La Plaza Independencia) is often simply called “El Centro,” as it is the focal point of Pachuca’s historic city centre. Admire its iconic clock tower, visit its underground cultural centre and learn the history of this former mining and commercial trading centre through the colourful buildings that frame the square.

Independence Square was originally known as Plaza de Toros de Avendaño. Since 1841, the square marked the terminal of the transport company México-Pachuca S.T. and was renamed the Plaza de las Diligencias. Those who made the 9-hour journey by horse and carriage from Mexico City, could rest in the square’s Casa de las Diligencias, the former residence of commander Francisco de Paula Villaldea. He paid 3,000 pesos to acquire city rights for Pachuca in 1813. Now known as the Gran Hotel Independencia, his mansion still exists today.

Shortly after the State of Hidalgo was declared in 1869, the square was again renamed and became La Plaza Independencia. In 2015, it was completely rejuvenated, but its iconic Monumental Clock Tower has remained much the same for over a century. Come here at 6 p.m. to hear its carillon play the Mexican National Anthem. Its Austrian-made mechanism is the same as London’s Big Ben.

Look up at the four feminine statues that adorn the tower, representing Liberty, Independence, Constitution and Reform. The marble statues are surrounded by Corinthian columns, which you can also find on the square’s 1904 Edificio Bancomer, a building still in use by a bank.

Visit El Centro Cultural El Reloj, which was opened in 2016 and houses a children’s learning centre (Ludoteca), library, art space and restaurant. Access to this underground cultural centre is via its open-air theatre, a great place to attend a concert under the illuminated clock tower at night.

Independence Square is centrally located in El Centro Histórico, with Calle Ignacio Allende as its western boundary and Calle Mariano Matamoros its eastern boundary. Parking is limited, but the plaza is easy to reach by public transportation and taxi.

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#### Monumental Clock of Pachuca

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#### Hidalgo Theater

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#### National Photography Museum

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