Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Convent and Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman
Convento y Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
En 1692, a solicitud del padre fray Felipe Galindo y Chávez, fue fundado este Convento por Cédula Real, dedicado a San Pedro y San Pablo y dependiente de la provincia dominica de Santiago de México. Juan Caballero y Osio sufragó la construcción del Templo, que fue concluida en 1697. Al costado del Templo está la Capilla del Virgen del Rosario, construida, según refiere Manuel Septién y Septién, por el arquitecto queretano Ignacio Mariano de las Casas.
El queretano fray Antonio de Monroy, miembro del al Orden de los Predicadores destacó por sus talentos excepcionales, de manera que llegó a ser Generalísimo de la Orden en Roma y Arzobispo de Santiago de Compostela.
English:
In 1692, at the request of Father Felipe Galindo y Chavez, a monastery, dedicated to San Pedro y San Pablo and subject to the Dominican Province of Santiago de Mexico, was founded by royal charter. Juan Caballero y Osio patronized the construction of the church which was completed in 1697. At the side of the church is the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, constructed for Manuel Septien y Septien by the architect Ignacio Mariano de las Casas.
Another Queretano, friar Antonio Monroy, a member of the Order of Preachers, displayed such exceptional talents that he became Head of the Order in Rome and Arzobispo de Santiago de Compostela.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1692.
Location. 20° 35.393′ N, 100° 23.688′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Calle Vicente Guerrero, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fountain of Santo Domingo (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chapel of the Holy Spirit (about 150 meters away); Church and Former Convent of San Agustín (about 180 meters away); Captain Julian Diaz House (about 180 meters away); Benito Juárez in Querétaro (about 210 meters away); Jardín Guerrero / Municipal Palace (about 210 meters away); Vicente Guerrero (about 210 meters away); Vicente Guerrero Garden (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on July 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on July 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.