Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Convent of Santa Brigída
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
1. Convent of Santa Brigída Marker
Ciudad de México
Here was the now forgotten Convent of Santa Brígida, where the Mexican generals loyal to Maximillian were imprisoned. It was demolished in 1933.
Mexico City
Erected by Ciudad de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 19° 26.033′ N, 99° 8.467′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas just north of 16 de Septiembre, on the left when traveling north. 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
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Monitor Republicano (a few steps from this marker); “La Nacional” Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cinelandia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Jockey Club (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of the Count of the Valley of Orizaba (about 90 meters away); Sebastián de Aparicio (about 90 meters away); The Temple of San Francisco (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Temple of San Francisco (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
2. Convent of Santa Brigída Marker
The marker is at the far left in this view of the eastern entrance to the Nacional Building.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
