Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Temple of Santo Domingo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
1. Temple of Santo Domingo Marker
Formó parte del Convento del mismo nombre, uno de los más importantes de la ciudad, fundado en el siglo XVI. El templo data del siglo XVIII, obra de Pedro de Arrieta, el retablo es obra de Manuel Tolsá. Aquí fue sepultado Fray Servando Teresa de Mier, impulsor del movimiento de Independencia.
Temple of Santo Domingo
This temple was part of the convent of the same name, one of the most important in the city, founded in the sixteenth century. The temple dates from the eighteenth century and is the work of Pedro de Arrieta. The altarpiece is the work of Manuel Tolsá. Here Friar Servando Teresa de Mier, promoter of the Independence movement, was buried.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features.
Location. 19° 26.293′ N, 99° 8.02′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on República de Brasil just north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Servando Teresa de Mier (a few steps from this marker); The Beginning of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (a few steps from this marker); A Memorial Site to Slavery and African Populations and Descendants (a few steps from this marker); Leona Vicario de Quintana Roo (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of the Expiration (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex-Palace of the Inquisition (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Acuña (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza and Portal of Santo Domingo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
2. Temple of Santo Domingo and Marker
The small marker is to the right of the main entrance doors to the Temple of Santo Domingo.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
3. The eastern entrance to the Temple of Santo Domingo
This entrance opens onto Calle República de Brasil.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
