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

Chapel of the Marquis of Salvatierra

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

1. Chapel of the Marquis of Salvatierra Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Capilla del Marqués de Salvatierra o
Templo de San Agustín,
capilla del antiguo Convento de
San Agustín. Actualmente pertenece
a la Universidad Nacional Autónoma
de México.

English translation:
Chapel of the Marquis of Salvatierra
or the Temple of Saint Augustine, chapel of the ex-Convent of Saint Augustine. Today it belongs to the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 19° 25.78′ N, 99° 8.175′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Avenida República de El Salvador, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 Avenida República de El Salvador, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

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: The Novitiate of the Convent of Saint Augustine (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucas Alamán (within shouting distance of this marker); Fencing and Gymnastics Teachers’ School

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Printing Press of Antonio Espinosa (about 90 meters away); "Paris" Pharmacy (about 120 meters away); Pulquería "La Risa" (about 120 meters away); Alexander von Humboldt (about 150 meters away); House of Pedro Romero de Terreros (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Other markers no longer nearby. Antonio García Cubas (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Melchor Ocampo (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Chapel of the Marquis of Salvatierra. The Temple of Saint Augustine is an ex-convent of the 16th century of the Order of Augustinians in Mexico City. After the arrival of the Augustinian Order to New Spain, the construction of the convent began in 1541. The convent's conclusion was connected many years later: in 1561 the chapel was finished, in 1575 the monastery, and in 1587 the church was finished. However, on the night of December 11, 1676, a terrible fire broke out, leaving the church destroyed. The rebuilding

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

2. Chapel of the Marquis of Salvatierra Marker

The marker is to the right of the entryway to the ex-chapel.

of the church began a year later, in 1677. It wasn't until 1692 that it was concluded again. In addition to being a seat for religious celebrations, the convent of St. Augustine housed the College of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in which both Spanish and indigenous were taught. In 1861, with the application of the Reform Laws, the property was sold off in lots. By 1867, by decree of President Benito Juárez, the National Library of Mexico was created and the temple facilities were chosen as its site. Several years later, in 1914, the Library passed to the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the institution that maintained the ex-Convent of San Agustín as headquarters of the National Library until 1979.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

3. Chapel of the Marquis of Salvatierra Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 361 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.