Puebla, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Church of Guadalupe
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017
1. The Church of Guadalupe Marker
lglesia de Guadalupe
Concluida a principios del sigo XVIl, es uno de los mejores ejemplos de Talavera y ladrillo en la ciudad. La entrada está enmarcada por un gran arco recubierto totalmente de azulejo de Talavera azul y blanco, con figuras geométricas entrelazadas y estrellas.
Los tableros colocados a los lados de la entrada muestran las apariciones de la Virgen de Guadalupe, y los cuatro son medallones enmarcados por motivos florales en azul y portan en la parte inferior fragmentos de la frase del Papa Benedicto XIV, “Non fecit talliter omni nationi”, “No hizo nada semejante por otra nación”. El interior es sencillo, transformado al neoclásico en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX. En la capilla anexa dedicada a la Virgen Dolorosa, se conservan intactas las yeserías que forman grutescos donde sobresalen ángeles y otras formas típicas del barroco exuberante.
Pie de dibujo: Fototeca Lorenzo Becerril, A.C.
The Church of Guadalupe
Completed in the beginning of the 18th century, it is one of the best examples of Talavera and brick facades in the city. The entrance is framed by a big arch totally covered in Talavera tiles in blue and white, with intertwining geometric figures and stars. The panels on the sides of the entrance show the apparitions of the Guadalupe, the four of them are medallions framed by floral motifs in blue, at the bottom of which are fragments of Pope Benedict XIV’s phrase “Non fecit talliter omni nationi”, “Did not do anything similar for another nation”. The interior is simple, transformed into neoclassical style in the second half of the 19th century. Within the annexed chapel devoted to Our Lady of Sorrows, the plasterworks that form grotesques remain intact with protruding angels and other forms typical of the exuberant baroque.
Caption: Lorenzo Becerril, A.C. photo collection
Erected by Gobierno
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 19° 2.917′ N, 98° 12.396′ W. Marker is in Puebla. It is on Avenida de la Reforma just west of Calle 11 Norte, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Puebla 72090, 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: The Museum of the Mexican Army and Air Force (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Old College of San Javier (about 120 meters away); The "Paseo Bravo" as a Civic Space (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Nicolás Bravo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The House of the Little Heads (approx. half a kilometer away); Mail Car NM 2555 (approx.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017
2. The Church of Guadalupe and Marker
The marker is to the right of the church's main entrance.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017
3. The Church of Guadalupe and marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017
4. A ceramic tile on The Church of Guadalupe
This ceramic tile on the church’s facade reads:
Fieles! un Padre nuestro y ave Maria. Por las animas venditas del Santo purgatorio
English translation:
Faithful! An Our Father and a Hail Mary for the blessed souls of Holy Purgatory
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 19, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
