center of the country. In the highest part of the mountain (at 2,500 meters) stands a monument to Cristo Rey or Christ the King''. It represents the unity of the people of México in the Catholic faith. The Bajio region was the center of the Catholic insurgency in the Cristero War, whose battle cry was "¡Viva Cristo el Rey!". Construction started on December 10, 1945, and was completed on August 17, 1949. The monument itself measures 20 meters from its feet to its head. Its location dominates the scenery of the 'Bajío' region surrounding Silao. Museum of the Chávez Morado Brothers (muralists and sculptors). Silao has 27 parochial churches and innumerable buildings rich in architecture and history. Building of the 'Casa de la Cultura' (House of Culture), previously the military quarters of Silao. Silao is also central to other cities and towns of interest to tourists. The cities of Guanajuato and Romita are approximately 25 minutes by highway. León and Irapuato are about 35 minutes by highway. Business district This District is located at Guanajuato Puerto Interior The business district is development at this time. This District is designed to lodge: hotels, financial and commercial buildings References External links Official website of the commerce of Silao, Guanajuato (Español) Ayuntamiento de Silao Official website of the municipality of Silao (Español) Guanajuato Encyclopedia of the Municipalities of Mexico (Español) Official website of the municipality of Silao, Guanajuato (Español) Periodico de Sociales Gente&Stilo de Silao, Guanajuato (Español) Órgano Colegiado de Educación Media Superior & Superior de Silao, Guanajuato (Español) Enciclopedia de los Munincipios de Guanajuato (Español) Populated places in Guanajuato Populated places established in 1833 1833 establishments in Mexico