Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Fountain of Santa Rosa de Viterbo
Fue construida en la primera mitad del siglo XVIII sobre la antigua calle de la Estampa, hoy Ezequiel Montes, misma que conectaba con el camino hacia El Pueblito. Fue utilizada para abastecer de agua a los viajeros y vecinos que transitaban por los alrededores del Real Colegio y Beaterio de Santa Rosa de Viterbo.
Fountain of Santa Rosa de Viterbo
Built in the first half of the 18th century on the street known today as Ezequiel Montes. This used to be the road to El Pueblito, through which muleteers, woodcutters, laborers, and pilgrims traveled. This caja de agua (literally “water box”) was used to quench the thirst of travelers and neighbors who lived around the Royal College and Convent of Santa Rosa de Viterbo
Erected 2018 by Municipalidad de Querétaro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features.
Location. 20° 35.265′ N, 100° 23.811′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is on Calle Ezequiel Montes, 0 kilometers north of Avenida Zaragoza, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of Santa Rosa de Viterbo (within shouting distance of this marker); Ezequiel Montes Ledesma (within shouting distance of this marker); The Main Water Canal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); General José María Arteaga Magallanes (about 90 meters away); Water Storage Tank and Wash Basins (about 90 meters away); Royal College and Convent of Santa Rosa de Viterbo (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Main Water Canal (about 90 meters away); Chapel of the Holy Spirit (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on September 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 23, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.