Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Temple of Saint Augustine
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
1. Temple of Saint Augustine Marker
Templo de San Agustín
Con una fachada bajo el sello del barroco purista y elementos decorativos del neoclásico, ésta construcción data del siglo XVII, aunque sufrió modificaciones en el siglo XIX. El arquitecto Valentín Méndez intervino el inmueble y en su interior se resguarda el mausoleo del pintor Diego de Alcántara.
Temple of Saint Augustine
With a purist Baroque style facade featuring a number of decorative neoclassical elements, this structure dates from the 17th century and refurbished in the 19th century. Architect Valentín Méndez took worked this building, which houses the mausoleum of painter Diego Alcántara.
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 20° 40.602′ N, 103° 20.687′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is at the intersection
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Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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 Degollado Theater (a few steps from this marker); The Plaza of Saint Augustine (a few steps from this marker); The First City Councils of Guadalajara (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Pedro Gómez Maraver (within shouting distance of this marker); The Justice Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Convent of Saint Mary of Grace (about 90 meters away); Beatriz Hernández (about 90 meters away); The Church of San Miguel (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guadalajara.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
2. Temple of Saint Augustine and Marker
The marker is difficult to see in this view of the temple. It is just to the left of some phone booths near the center of the photo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
3. An interior view of the Temple of Saint Augustine
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
