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

The First Cathedral of Mexico City

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019

1. The First Cathedral of Mexico City Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Esta es la fachada de la primera Catedral de la Ciudad de México. En 1691 fue desmontada y traída aquí piedra por piedra.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
This is the facade of the first Cathedral of Mexico City. In 1691 it was dismantled and brought here stone by stone.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1691.

Location. 19° 25.739′ N, 99° 8.003′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on República de El Salvador just east of Avenida 20 de Noviembre, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hernando Cortés (here, next to this marker); Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (within shouting distance of this marker); The House of Juan Altamirano (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct

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line); Convent of San Bernardo (about 120 meters away); First Street with Public Lighting (about 150 meters away); House of the Count de la Torre de Cossio (about 150 meters away); Joaquin Noreña (about 150 meters away); Juan de la Granja (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019

2. The First Cathedral of Mexico City Marker

The marker can be seen to the right of the entrance to what is now this relatively small side chapel.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019

3. The First Cathedral of Mexico City Marker

The marker can be seen on the small chapel to the right of the Parroquia de Jesús Nazareno e Inmaculada Concepción (Parish Church of Jesus the Nazarene and the Immaculate Conception).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.