San Miguel de Allende is an exquisitely beautiful, well-preserved Spanish colonial town. This charming 480-year-old city, considered to be one of the most picturesque towns in Mexico, sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet on a vast plateau of rolling hills in the Sierra Madre mountain range. n n The rhythms of day and night in San Miguel are modulated by the deeply resonant sounds of church bells as they ring out the quarter hours--connecting everyone into the web of humanity that occupies this beautiful town. n nOver 700 images in this reasonably priced coffee-table book lovingly capture these and other scenes that embody the charm and life of this thriving town. All of San Miguels 17th-century architecture, people, festivals, and culture are shown. n Divided into the following sections: n - Architecture n - The Arts n - Holy Days n - People n - Churches n - Markets n - Gardens & Plazas n - Festivals n - Reflections