Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 21, 2018
1. Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Marker
Templo del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Este edificio religioso, ubicado en el Jardín Cuauhtémoc, presenta características de la arquitectura clásica griega y romana. Es una réplica de la Basílica de San Pedro, localizada en Roma. Los trabajos de construcción datan de 1896, mismos que fueron concluidos 50 años más tarde. La fachada es a base de columnas circulares de riolita.
Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
This religious building, located in the Cuauhtémoc Garden, presents characteristics of classical Greek and Roman architecture. It is a replica of the Basilica of St. Peter, located in Rome. The beginning of its construction dates back to 1896 and it was finally completed 50 years later. The facade is composed of circular columns of rhyolite.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 20° 27.401′ N, 100° 37.242′ W. Marker is in Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato. It is at the intersection of Calle 16 de Septiembre and Calle Jardín Cuauhtémoc, on the left when traveling
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, 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 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: José A. Mendoza Ruelas (within shouting distance of this marker); 175th Anniversary of the Beginning of Mexican Independence (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Holy Trinity Image (approx. 7.2 kilometers away); Francisco Licea y Borja (approx. 11.6 kilometers away); Hermitage of the Virgin of El Pueblito (approx. 20.7 kilometers away in Querétaro); Emiliano Zapata (approx. 20.8 kilometers away); The Traditional February Festivals of El Pueblito (approx. 21 kilometers away in Querétaro); Cornelio Arellano Cárdenas (approx. 21 kilometers away in Querétaro). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Apaseo el Alto.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 21, 2018
2. Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 21, 2018
3. Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Marker
The marker is to the far right of the temple. The statue of Father Joaquín Soto Armenta is to the left in this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 21, 2018
4. Statue of Father Joaquín Soto Armenta (1911-1998)
The monument was dedicated in 1999.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
