Auditorio Metropolitano (originally Auditorio Siglo XXI) is an indoor amphitheatre located in Puebla,
Mexico
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. It was designed by famed Mexican architect
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez
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Centro de Convenciones Puebla William O. Jenkins. It was known for its facade made of talavera tiles. In 2014, the venue began a controversial renovation removing the tiles with tempered glass. These changes were protested by Vázquez's son. Renovations began September 2014. During this time, a contest was held to rename the concert venue. In December 2014, it was announced the name was changing to Auditorio Metropolitano.
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Alejandro Fernández
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Bryan Adams
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David Bisbal
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Edith Márquez
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Franco De Vita
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