San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Parish of San Pedro Apostle

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2017

1. Parish of San Pedro Apostle Marker

Inscription.
Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol
Su construcción fue decretada en 1640 por el Ilustrísimo Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, su cúpula de estilo churrigueresco, data del siglo XVIII.

En el nicho se encuentra la imagen del apóstol San Pedro. La torre es de estilo barroco, de dos cuerpos y de sección cuadrada. Fue remodelada en todo su esplendor entre 1996 y 1997 por el Pbro. Amador Tapia Zúñiga.

English:
Its construction was ordered in 1640 by the Honorable Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, its churrigueresque style dome, dates from the XVIII century, where the image of the apostle San Pedro is placed.

The tower is constructed in baroque style, has two bodies and a square section. It was renovated between 1996 and 1997 by the Rev. Amador Tapia Zúñiga.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.

Location. 19° 3.817′ N, 98° 18.371′ W. Marker is in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla. It is on Avenida Cinco de Mayo just south of Calle 6 Oriente, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Pedro Cholula PUE 72760, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico.

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: Emiliano Zapata (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bernardino Rivadavia

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(about 210 meters away); Franciscan Convent of The Archangel Gabriel / San Pedro Cholula (about 210 meters away); Dr. Alfredo Toxqui Fernández de Lara (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Dr. Moisés Toxqui Avila (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Cholula (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Sanctuary of The Remedies (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Wishing Well of Cholula (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Pedro Cholula.

An additional marker on the Parish of San Pedro Apostle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2017

2. An additional marker on the Parish of San Pedro Apostle

This additional marker celebrates the 50 years of service of the parish priest José María Vazquez. It reads:

1901 – 1951.
25 de abril
S. Pedro Cholula
a su dignísimo párroco, hoy M.I. Sr. Canco
D. Jose Maria Vazquez
con motivo de sus bodas de oro
sacerdotales y como prueba de gratitud
por haber decorado este templo parroquial.
The additional, higher sign mentions the times of masses and other church services.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2017

3. Parish of San Pedro Apostle Marker

The marker is to the right of the church's main door.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2017

4. Parish of San Pedro Apostle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.