Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Parish of Our Lady of the Valvanera
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
1. Parish of Our Lady of the Valvanera Marker
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Valvanera. Fue construida en el siglo XVIII para el convento del mismo nombre. Actualmente es la Catedral Maronita de México.
Parish of Our Lady of the Valvanera. This church was constructed in the 18th century for the convent of the same name. Currently it is the Maronite Cathedral of Mexico.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Women.
Location. 19° 25.786′ N, 99° 7.844′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on República de Uruguay just west of Calle del Correo Mayor, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: José Fernando Ramírez (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple of Porta Coeli (about 150 meters away); Mariano Matamoros (about 180 meters away); Juan de la Granja (about 180 meters away); The House of Juan Altamirano (about 210 meters away); Temple of San José de Gracia (about 210 meters away); House of Andés Quintana Roo and Leona Vicario (about 210 meters away); Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Also see . . . Maronites at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
2. Parish of Our Lady of the Valvanera and Marker
The marker can be seen to the left of the central entryway to the church in this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
3. An interior view of the Parish of Our Lady of the Valvanera
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
4. Parish of Our Lady of the Valvanera Marker and other markers
The marker at top is an older marker, interesting in that the spelling of Valvanera has changed over time. The lower marker from 2017 notes a recent restoration and beautification project of the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
