Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Bisencio Varrocio Escallola
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
1. Bisencio Varrocio Escallola Marker
The marker includes a floor plan of the cathedral designed and built by Vicenzo Baroccio.
El 6 de agosto del año de 1660, Día de La Transfiguración del Señor, se colocó la primera piedra de esta catedral, magna obra encargada al arquitecto italiano, maestro mayor y aparejador Bisencio Varrocio Escallola conocido en su tiempo como el romano, a quien rendimos merecido homenaje en este 350 aniversario del inicio de tan excepcional y significativa obra para los morelianos, michoacanos y mexicanos.
Morelia, 6 de agosto del año 2010
Morelia Patrimonio de la Humanidad, A.C.
On August 6, 1660, Day of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the first stone of this cathedral was placed, a great work commissioned to the Italian architect and master Bisencio Varrocio Escallola, known in his time as the Roman, to whom we pay well-deserved tribute on this, the 350th anniversary of the beginning of such an exceptional and significant work for those from Morelia, Michoacán and Mexico.
Morelia, August 6, 2010
Morelia Patrimonio de la Humanidad, A.C.
Erected 2010 by Santa Iglesia Catedral, Morelia, Michoacán
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1660.
Location. 19° 42.151′ N, 101° 11.552′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. Marker is on Avenida Francisco I. Madero Poniente just west of Abasolo, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cathedral of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Cathedral of Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); Morelia Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Martyrs of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Victims of September 15, 2008 Attack (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Benito Juárez Garcia (about 90 meters away); "Galeana" Portal (about 90 meters away); Melchor Ocampo (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Regarding Bisencio Varrocio Escallola. Vincenzo Baroccio (Italy, ca. 1609 – Morelia, Mexico, January 12, 1692) Architect, most famous for his work on the Cathedral of Morelia. The spelling of his name has many variations, as seen in the marker's text.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
2. Bisencio Varrocio Escallola Marker
The marker is on the western side of the Cathedral of Morelia.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
3. Bisencio Varrocio Escallola Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
