Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Temple of the Congregation
Templo de la Congregación
Templo de la Congregación
Dedicado a la Virgen de Guadalupe, terminó su construcción en 1680 siendo obra del arquitecto queretano José de Bayas Delgado.
En la fachada del templo destacan dos torres gemelas que funcionan como campanario. Su interior resguarda un monumental órgano realizado por el arquitecto Ignacio Mariano de las Casas y la pintura de la Virgen de Guadalupe, obra atribuida al artista Miguel Cabrera, uno de los máximos representantes del arte virreinal. Destaca en su sacristía uno de los pocos retablos barrocos que se conservan en la cuidad.
Temple of the Congregation
Dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, this was the third sanctuary built in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It was consecrated in 1680 and is the work of José Bayas Delgado, a Baroque architect and native of Querétaro.
On the façade of the temple stand twin bell towers. Its interior still preserves a monumental organ, attributed to the architect Ignacio Mariano de las Casas, and the Virgin of Guadalupe, painted by Miguel Cabrera, one of the most important artists of the Baroque Viceroyalty. It also features a sacristy with one of the few Baroque altarpieces that are preserved in the city.
Erected 2018 by Municipalidad de Querétaro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1680.
Location. 20° 35.665′ N, 100° 23.404′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is on Calle 16 de Septiembre just east of Calle Pasteur Norte, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple of Santiago and Jesuit Colleges (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Portal of Samaniego (about 120 meters away); Ignacio Pérez (about 120 meters away); House of Mariano Lara (about 150 meters away); Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana (about 150 meters away); Plaza de Armas (about 150 meters away); Licenciado Lorenzo de la Parra (about 180 meters away); Temple and former Convent of San Antonio (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
More about this marker. The marker was replaced in 2018 with updated text but close to the location of a marker with the same name. The marker also mentions that the area is part of the Zone of Historical Monuments of Querétaro (Zona de Monumentos Históricos de Querétaro) as part of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Additional keywords. Sanctuary of the Congregation, Church of the Congregation
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on April 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on November 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6, 7. submitted on April 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 8. submitted on November 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.