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

The Novitiate of the Convent of Saint Augustine

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

1. The Novitiate of the Convent of Saint Augustine Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo el noviciado
del Convento de San Agustin
comunicado por un arco
a través de la calle.
1575-1823

Direccion de monumentos coloniales y de la República.

English translation:
Here was the novitiate of the Convent of Saint Augustine, connected by an arched walkway across the street.
1575-1823

Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic

Erected by Direccion de monumentos coloniales y de la República.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 19° 25.77′ N, 99° 8.152′ 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 east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 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

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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: Chapel of the Marquis of Salvatierra (within shouting distance of this marker); "Paris" Pharmacy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pulquería "La Risa" (about 120 meters away); Lucas Alamán (about 120 meters away); The Printing Press of Antonio Espinosa (about 120 meters away); Alexander von Humboldt (about 120 meters away); Fencing and Gymnastics Teachers’ School (about 120 meters away); Joaquin Noreña (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 about 120 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Melchor Ocampo (was about 120 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

2. The Novitiate of the Convent of Saint Augustine Marker

The marker is to the right of the building's main entryway.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.