Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Jail of the Inquisition

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. Jail of the Inquisition Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo la cárcel perpetua de la Inquisicion que dio nombre a la calle.
1572-1820.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República

English translation:
Here was the permanent jail of the Inquisition, which gave its name to this street.
1572-1820.
Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic

Erected by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales y de la República.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Law Enforcement • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 19° 26.258′ N, 99° 7.965′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on República de Venezuela just west of Avenida República de Argentina, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: República de Venezuela 6, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gónzalo de Salazar (a few steps from this marker); Doctor Pedro López (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Manuel Acuña (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex-Palace of the Inquisition (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Adelantados of New Galicia (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan de Dios Peza (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ex-Customs House (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Juan de Dios Peza (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Jail of the Inquisition. The previous name of the street was Calle de la Cárcel Perpetua (Street of the Permanent Jail). It is now known as the Calle República de Venezuela.

Jail of the Inquisition and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. Jail of the Inquisition and Marker

The marker can be seen roughly in the middle of this view towards the east.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.