Loreto Fort Museum

Museum · Puebla City ·

Loreto Fort Museum

Museum · Puebla City ·

Fortress museum: 19th-century weapons, flags, uniforms, documents

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s/n De los, Calz. de los Fuertes, Residencial las Fuentes, 72270 Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico Get directions

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"Perched on a hilltop that was originally a Catholic temple, this former fortress preserves visible battlefield remnants such as cannons and houses the Museum of Non-Intervention, which offers a comprehensive narrative of the 1862 conflict. The museum displays original 19th-century artifacts—weapons, flags, official documents, paintings, and military uniforms—and features particularly notable letters written by President Benito Juárez to General Ignacio Zaragoza that illuminate the events before and after the battle." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Loreto Fort Museum

Maria V.

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The area is great , unfortunately the museum was closed due to power outage

Maddi P.

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Visited Sunday 12 January and entry was free, we just signed a book. Information signs in Spanish and English. The objects were mostly soldier uniforms and flags. Very informative

Mauricio M.

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Nice, informative and iconic historic place, even though this fort did not see battle during the famous 5 de Mayo. Due to renovation and repair work, we had to see the displays going back in time instead of a linear historic way, but that did not take away from what it has to offer... very well explained exhibits with English and Spanish depictions, many will be surprised when they learn about the relationship between this war and the American Civil War.. Take your time learning g some new facts and stroll around the Fort o. A nice day enjoy...

Grigoris G.

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Admire how this little chapel transformed into a fort and assisted the Mexicans into a decisive victory against the French. Inside you can see an exhibition of flags, uniforms and guns from that era. When you are done you are rewarded with spectacular views of the city. The best way to go up the hill towards the fort is to visit the underground tunnels, so you can stay cool along the way.

Matthew D.

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Cool to learn about the history of the country's fight for independence, how long it took and the challenges they faced. So interesting that it interfaced with so many other foreign powers. The first half of the museum is all in Spanish, but the second half does have English interpretation sign boards. $75/adult registration fee The views of the city from the guard stations was nice.

Sebastián M.

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Beutiful Museum, small but ful of awesome historical objects. It is surrounded by a Beutiful park, with a tiny tiny lake and other fortress where battle of 5 de Mayo was fought in 1862 against French army. A must if you are visiting Puebla!

Jesper O.

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Church converted to a fort during the independence war. Attacked by the French army at the battle of Puebla 1862. Was the only visitor when I was there on a Friday; 60 pesos to get in.

Yehoshua Tikvahntez “sal” sal P.

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Very interesting Fort, you still can see the cannons and the ammunition from the battle when the Mexicans kill Maximilian the usurper King from France, viva Mexico carbones

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Loreto Fort Museum

Maria V.

Google

The area is great , unfortunately the museum was closed due to power outage

Maddi P.

Google

Visited Sunday 12 January and entry was free, we just signed a book. Information signs in Spanish and English. The objects were mostly soldier uniforms and flags. Very informative

Mauricio M.

Google

Grigoris G.

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Matthew D.

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Sebastián M.

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Jesper O.

Google

Church converted to a fort during the independence war. Attacked by the French army at the battle of Puebla 1862. Was the only visitor when I was there on a Friday; 60 pesos to get in.

Yehoshua Tikvahntez “sal” sal P.

Google

Very interesting Fort, you still can see the cannons and the ammunition from the battle when the Mexicans kill Maximilian the usurper King from France, viva Mexico carbones

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