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

Hospital del Divino Salvador

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

1. Hospital del Divino Salvador Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí se estableció en 1700 el Hospital del Divino Salvador para mujeres dementes, fundado en el siglo XVII por el carpintero José Sayago
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.

English translation:
Here was established in 1700 the Hospital del Divino Salvador (Hospital of the Divine Savior) for “demented women”, founded in the 17th century by the carpenter José Sayago.
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: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.

Location. 19° 26.184′ N, 99° 8.235′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Donceles just east of Allende, on the right when traveling east. 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

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of this marker. Teatro de la Ciudad (a few steps from this marker); Teatro Iturbide (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan de Cervantes Casaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Cámara de Diputados (within shouting distance of this marker); Café de Tacuba (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Siege against the Spanish (about 90 meters away); Calle Guatemuz (about 90 meters away); Francisco González Bocanegra (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

2. Hospital del Divino Salvador Marker

An older sign over the door reads “Real Hospital del Divino Salvador para mugeres dementes.”

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

3. Hospital del Divino Salvador Marker

The marker is to the right of the entrance to the building seen in this view.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

4. Hospital del Divino Salvador Marker

The marker can be seen towards the right in this view of the building towards the west along Donceles.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.