Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Santa Veracruz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
1. Santa Veracruz Marker
Santa Veracruz (The Holy and True Cross). In 1759, construction on this church was begun, an outstanding example of the Churrigueresque style that exists in the city. Inside lie the remains of the architect Manuel Tolsá and Ignacio López Ráyon, a prominent insurgent hero.
Erected by Ciudad de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Heroes • Hispanic Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 19° 26.212′ N, 99° 8.558′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Avenida Hidalgo just west of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, on
this page online
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: Ignacio López Rayón (here, next to this marker); Benjamín Carrión (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of Manuel Tolsá (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Juan de Dios (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Mayer Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (about 240 meters away); Aquiles Serdán (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); El Palacio Postal (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Another marker is no longer nearby. One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries (was about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
2. Santa Veracruz Marker
The marker is directly to the left of the main entrance to the church. Further to the left is the Ignacio López Ráyon marker. To the right of the entryway is an older dedicatory marker.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
3. The southern side of the Santa Veracruz Church
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019
4. An older dedicatory marker on the facade of the Santa Veracruz Church
This Entryway and Towers were built at the expense of the Lords who make up the Brotherhood of Gentlemen in the year of 1776. The rector being the Lord Cende de la Torre de Cossio, member of the Order of Calatraba, Colonel of the Provincial Regiment of Infantry of Toluca and current Consul of the Royal Court of the Consulate of this Kingdom.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
