Near Santa Rosa Jáuregui in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Mission at Concá
De Paseo por Querétaro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 18, 2019
1. The Mission at Concá Marker
(Arroyo Seco, Qro.)
1750 ∙ Inicio de su construcción por Fray Antonio Munguía.
En el primer nivel de la fachada existen imágenes de San Francisco de Asís y San Antonio de Pudúa, San Fernando y San Roque.
En el remate de la fachada se encuentra la imagen de La Trinidad, representado bajo tres personas idénticas que descansan sobre un globo terráqueo.
Es la única iglesia mexicana que tiene la figura de un conejo.
El dibujo del conejo es de origen europeo, pero el significado es prehispánico, representaba al águila imperial con el sol y lo relacionaron con la luna-conejo.
The Mission at Concá
(Arroyo Seco, Querétaro)
1750 ∙ Its construction is begun by Friar Antonio Munguía. On the first level of the facade there are images of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Fernando and Saint Roch. At the top of the facade is the image of The Trinity, represented by three identical people resting on a globe. It is the only Mexican church that has the figure of a rabbit on its façade.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 20° 43.938′ N, 100° 26.99′ W. Marker is near Santa Rosa Jáuregui, Querétaro. It can be reached from Calle Melchor Ocampo just west of Independencia, on the left when traveling west. The marker is part of a series of markers near replicas of historic landmarks of Querétaro. The series is part of the "Parque Ludíca" attraction, just east of the large man-made lake at Parque Bicentenario. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Rosa Jáuregui QUE 76220, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. 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: Peña de Bernal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mission at Tilaco (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mission at Jalpan (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of the Santa Cruz (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Rosa de Viterbo (within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro de la República (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 18, 2019
2. The Mission at Concá Marker
Note the scale model of the mission church in the background. Unfortunately the replica does not include the rabbit image mentioned in the marker text. See the link to the actual Mission of Tilaco, although the image of the rabbit is hard to see even there. It is on the exterior and towards the top of the facade's rightmost large pillar, above an image of an eagle.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
