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Institute for Competitiveness and Foreign Trade of Nuevo Laredo
Palacio Federal (Federal Palace)
It is an extensive property opened in 1940 with
the idea of concentrating there the federal offices
established in Nuevo Laredo.
Plaza Miguel Hidalgo (Square)
Built in 1895, originally named Plaza de la Guardia
Nacional. On July 30 of that same year to commemorate
the death anniversary of the Founding Father, the name
was changes to “Plaza Hidalgo”.
Presidencia Municipal (City Hall)
Headquarters of the City Hall built in the early 80s with a
neoSubdivisionl style, which was remodeled in 2004.
El Reloj Público (City Clock)
Located in the Plaza Hidalgo, this clock was built in 1926
and inaugurated in September of that same year. A tower
covered in white quarry stone of approximately 15 meters
high that includes a bell tower on a squared base with four
staircases.
Plaza de la Cultura (Square)
This square is integrated into the architectural complex of
the City Hall. It has a quarry stone fountain called “Fuente
del Poeta”, as a central element.
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