When Was Morelia Founded?

Club Atlético Morelia is a Mexican football club based in Morelia, Michoacán. Founded on 4 June 1950, the club currently plays in the Liga de Expansión MX. The club play their home games at Estadio Morelos. From 1981 to 2020, the club played in Mexico top-flight football league, winning the Invierno 2000 championship.

How old is Morelia?

Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning which combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience.

When was the city of Morelia founded?

The settlement developed around a Franciscan monastery that was founded in 1537. The Piranda were already established in the region. Morelia was officially founded as “Valladolid” by the Viceroy of New Spain, with the authorisation of King Philip II (1556-1598). Valladolid attained the status of a city in 1547.