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The official founding date of the city of Puebla de los Ángeles is the 16th of April 1531. Early attempts to settle failed due to constant flooding near the San Francisco River before residents relocated to higher ground.
Defending Mexican forces under Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the French army led by Count de Lorencez during the Battle of Puebla on the 5th of May 1862. This victory prompted Benito Juárez to change the city's name to Puebla de Zaragoza in 1862.
The historic center of Puebla contains over 5,000 buildings catalogued for diverse architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to Mexican Baroque. Gray cantera stone defines most structures alongside red brick and multicolored tiles that decorate many facades.
Legend states 16th-century nuns from the Convent of Santa Rosa mixed spices including chocolate and chili peppers to create this sauce for an archbishop's visit. Mole poblano represents the pinnacle of Mexican cooking tradition according to food writers and gourmets today.
The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla stands as the oldest and largest university founded the 15th of April 1587. It is second only to Mexico City in number and prestige among universities hosting institutions like Instituto Tecnológico de Puebla.