Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Temple of the Professed or San José del Real
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
1. Temple of the Professed or San José del Real Marker
Templo de la Profesa o de San Jose del Real
Entre 1579 y 1610 se construyo en este sitio el Templo Jesuita que fue destruido por la inundación de 1629. De 1714 a 1720 Pedro de Arrieta edificó el templo que vemos hoy, de estilo barroco cuyo altar mayor fue sustituido en 1800 por uno Neoclasico de Manuel Tolsa y esculturas de Pedro Patiño Ixtlonique.
En 1820 fue lugar de reunión del grupo conservador que se proclamo a favor del absolutismo y contra la Constitucion de 1812.
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Temple of the Professed or San José del Real
Between 1579 and 1610 a Jesuit temple was built on this site, which was destroyed by the flood of 1629. From 1714 to 1720 Pedro de Arrieta built the temple we see today, in the Baroque style whose main altar was replaced in 1800 by a Neoclassic style altar by Manuel Tolsa and sculptures by Pedro Patiño Ixtlonique.
In 1820 it was a meeting place of the Conservative groups that proclaimed in favor of absolutism and against the Constitution of 1812.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1579.
Location. 19° 26.013′ N, 99° 8.201′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Avenida Francisco I. Madero just west of Calle Isabel la Católica, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Photo Supply (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Marquis de Prado Alegre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Museum of the Estanquillo (within shouting distance of this marker); Café La Concordia (within shouting distance of this marker); El Gran Café La Concordia (within shouting distance of this marker); La Droguería Plateros (within shouting distance of this marker); High Water Mark of 1629 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Gillow (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding Temple of the Professed or San José del Real. This temple served as Cathedral during the Cristero War (1926-1929) as the Metropolitan Cathedral was closed by the
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
2. Temple of the Professed or San José del Real Marker
The marker can be seen to the left in this view of the temple.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 23, 2022
3. The eastern elevation of the Temple of the Professed or San José del Real
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 23, 2022
4. A view of the Temple of the Professed or San José del Real
This view of the temple is from the terrace of the Museo del Estanquillo across the street.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 23, 2022
5. An interior view of the Temple of the Professed or San José del Real
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
