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

The Temple of San Francisco

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017

1. The Temple of San Francisco Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Templo de San Francisco.
Iglesia principal del Antiguo
Convento de San Francisco, primera
fundación religiosa de la Nueva
España y una de las más importantes.
La primera iglesia se edificó en el
siglo XVI, la actual es del siglo XVIII.

English translation:
The Temple of San Francisco
This was the main church of the Old Convent of San Francisco, the first religious foundation of New Spain and one of the most important.
The first church was built in the 16th century, the current dates from the 18th century.

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

Location. 19° 26.038′ N, 99° 8.407′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Avenida Francisco I. Madero just east of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sebastián de Aparicio (here, next to this marker); a different marker

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also named The Temple of San Francisco (here, next to this marker); House of the Count of the Valley of Orizaba (a few steps from this marker); The Jockey Club (within shouting distance of this marker); The Expiatory Temple of San Felipe de Jesús (within shouting distance of this marker); La Casa de los Azulejos (within shouting distance of this marker); Gante Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cinelandia (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017

2. The Temple of San Francisco Marker

The marker can be seen here in the distance, to the right of the entrance to the atrium of the temple.

The facade of the Temple of San Francisco image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017

3. The facade of the Temple of San Francisco

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.