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

Hospital Amor de Dios

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

1. Hospital Amor de Dios Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo el hospital del Amor de Dios fundado por Fr. Juan de Zumárraga. 1541.
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

English translation:
Here was the Love of God Hospital founded by Friar Juan de Zumárraga. 1541.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments

Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1541.

Location. 19° 25.994′ N, 99° 7.73′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection of La Academia and Calle Moneda, on the left when traveling south on La Academia. 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. Miguel Cabrera (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Íñigo Noriega

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(within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Mayorazgo de Guerrero (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named House of the Mayorazgo de Guerrero (about 120 meters away); First Post Office in New Spain (about 150 meters away); Real Seminario de Minería (about 150 meters away); Francisco Cervantes de Salazar (about 150 meters away); José María de Agreda y Sánchez (about 180 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 Amor de Dios Marker

The marker can be seen far to the left on the building in this view.

A gift from Italy to the right of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

3. A gift from Italy to the right of the marker

This statue is just to the right of the marker. It reads, "L'Italia al Messico, 1810-1910."

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.