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

Temple of Santa Catalina de Siena

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2019

1. Temple of Santa Catalina de Siena Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Templo de Santa Catalina de Siena.
Aquí estuvo el primer convento de dominicas que hubo en México. Fue patrocinado por tres hermanas a las que la gente de la ciudad conoció como Las Felipas. 1623.

English translation:
Temple of Santa Catalina de Siena
Here was the first Dominican convent in Mexico. It was sponsored by three sisters whom the people of the city knew as Las Felipas. 1623.

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1623.

Location. 19° 26.226′ N, 99° 7.889′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Avenida República de Argentina just south of República de Venezuela, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenida República de Argentina 29, 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

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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: A different marker also named Temple of Santa Catalina de Siena (a few steps from this marker); The Former School of Jurisprudence (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeological Remains at Republica de Argentina Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Seminary of San Ildefonso (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Doctor Pedro López (about 120 meters away); Juan de Dios Peza (about 150 meters away); José Martí (about 150 meters away); House of Luis de Castilla (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Temple of Santa Catalina de Siena and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2019

2. Temple of Santa Catalina de Siena and Marker

The marker is to the right of this entrance to the temple.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.