The Murals of Downtown Harlingen

The more than 20 larger-than-life-size murals, which depict various aspects of the Rio Grande Valley’s history and culture, is one of the main things for which Harlingen is known. The tradition of the murals dates back to the 1940s and the city continues to commission artists to do additional murals. The murals make people notice and appreciate buildings they pass by every day. Not only do the murals add interest to otherwise blank walls, they help deter graffiti.