Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Fountain of Santa Rosa de Viterbo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 13, 2018
1. Fountain of Santa Rosa de Viterbo Marker
This marker replaced a previous marker in 2018.
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 • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
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.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 13, 2018
2. Fountain of Santa Rosa de Viterbo and Marker
The 2018 marker can be seen to the left of the fountain in this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 13, 2018
3. Fountain of Santa Rosa de Viterbo and Marker
The marker and fountain can be seen far to the right in the distance in this view of the western portion of the Temple of Santa Rosa de Viterbo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2016
4. The previous Fountain of Santa Rosa Marker
This previous marker was replaced in 2018. It read:
Fuente de Santa Rosa Esta sencilla fuente o caja de agua se construyó en la calle de la Estampa de Santa Rosa, de donde tomó su nombre. Ubicada en el muro poniente del Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo, no se sabe a ciencia cierta la fecha de construcción, y aunque se dice fue destruida, puede admirarse aquí este singular elemento.
English:
Fountain of Santa Rosa This simple fountain or water box was built on Called de la Estampa de Santa Rosa, from which it took its name. Located at the eastern wall of the Santa Rosa de Viterbo Temple, the precise date of its construction is unknown, and though it is said to have been destroyed, this unique element may be admired here.
English:
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2016
5. Fountain of Santa Rosa and the earlier marker
The previous marker can be seen here to the left of the fountain.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2016
6. Fountain of Santa Rosa
The fountain and the earlier marker can be seen here along the western portion of the Temple of Santa Rosa de Viterbo.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 377 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on September 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 23, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
