Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Foundations of the Convent of San Francisco
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 23, 2017
1. Foundations of the Convent of San Francisco Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 20° 35.505′ N, 100° 23.505′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It can be reached from Calle Benito Juárez just south of Calle Francisco I. Madero, on the right when traveling south. The marker is near the northwest entrance to an underground parking lot, indicating that the foundation walls were at least 3 to 4 meters deep. The parking lot is just south of the Gran Hotel underneath the
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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: The Great Convent of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); José M. Arteaga (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexico's Ratification of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Royal Inland Road (about 90 meters away); Church and Former Convent of San Francisco / Templo y antiguo convento de San Francisco (about 150 meters away); The House of the Marquesa (about 180 meters away); The Flor Baja Fountain (about 180 meters away); Residence of Epigmenio and Emeterio González (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 23, 2017
2. Foundations of the Convent of San Francisco Marker
The marker and the remnant of the convent's foundation wall.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 23, 2017
3. Foundations of the Convent of San Francisco Marker
The marker is to the far left in this view of the pedestrian entrance to the parking garage.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
