Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Chapel of the Dead
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
1. The Chapel of the Dead Marker
En el siglo XIX esta capilla fue depósito de cadáveres de pordioseros e indigentes. Se le conoció como Capilla de los Muertos.
In the 19th century this chapel was where the bodies of beggars and the indigent were held before burial. It was known as the Chapel of the Dead.
Erected by Ciudad de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 19° 26.341′ N, 99° 8.362′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Belisario Domínguez just west of Héroes de 57, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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 Convent of La Concepción (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Convent of La Concepción (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aquiles Serdán
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Another marker is no longer nearby. One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries (was approx. 0.2 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
2. The Chapel of the Dead and Marker
Like many colonial-era buildings in Mexico City, this chapel is noticeably leaning as it settles unevenly into the soils of the ancient lake bed.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
3. The Chapel of the Dead
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
