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

Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Templo de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
“La Enseñanza”.
Oratorio del antiguo convento de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, dedicado a la enseñanza de niñas. La decoración interior es muestra notable del barroco en México.

English translation:
Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar
"The Education".
An oratory of the old convent of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, dedicated to the teaching of girls. The interior decoration is a remarkable example of the Baroque style in Mexico.

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

Location. 19° 26.152′ N, 99° 7.932′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Donceles just east of República de Brasil, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Donceles 102, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically

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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: Cristóbal Vargas Valades (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Luis de Castilla (within shouting distance of this marker); The Murder of Joaquín Dongo (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeological Remains at Republica de Argentina Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Execution of Alonso de Ávila Alvarado (about 90 meters away); Cuauhtémoc's Last Message (about 90 meters away); Pedestrian Bridge over the Templo Mayor (about 90 meters away); The Sacred Tree (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar. The Temple and former Convent of "La Enseñanza" is one of the greatest jewels of the Baroque in Mexico. Its construction began in 1754 when the nuns of the Company of Mary, got Royal permission for its construction. The interior is simply masterful.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar Marker

The marker is to the right of the church's small atrium.

The altarpiece, which stands out from the rest of the interior, dates from 1780 and is completely finished in gold. Dedicated to Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar), it has two bodies and a flared top. The sculptures represent, among others, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Augustine, Saint Gregory, Saint Ignacio de Loyola, Saint Isidore, Saint John of God, Saint Francis Javier and Saint Francis de Borja. Translated and adapted from www.mexicoescultura.com

Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

3. Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar and Marker

The marker can be seen on the left of the street, to the right of the temple's small atrium.

The Baroque altarpiece of the Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

4. The Baroque altarpiece of the Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.