Garden Borda Cultural Center

"As Cuernavaca is famous for it's gardens this is one you should visit. You might have seen better ones but it is definitely worth a walk as it is inspired by Versailles (though with mere park-like results) and features gardens formally laid out in a series of terraces with paths, steps and fountains. Duck into the house to get an idea of how Mexico’s 19th-century aristocracy lived. The property was designed in 1783 for Manuel de la Borda as an addition to the stately residence built by his father, José de la Borda. From 1866 Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota entertained their courtiers here and used the house as a summer residence. As it is close to the center you can get there easily while exploring town. "