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Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
 

Church and Former Convent of the Capuchinas

Ruta de los Conventos

 
 
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Inscription.  

Templo y Ex Convento de Capuchinas
Durante la época colonial, Salvatierra fue un lugar de encuentro de distintas órdenes religiosas europeas. Primero los franciscanos, luego los augustinos y posteriormente los camelitas y dominicos, todas estas corporaciones dejaron una profunda huella en la vida de los salvaterrenses, que hoy es posible constatar en su profunda religiosidad y en sus tradiciones culturales.

Uno de los últimos grupos en llegar fue el de las religiosas capuchinas, bajo cuyas órdenes comenzó a edificarse este convento, autorizado por Cédula Real de Carlos III en 1767. La obra fue disenada por don Joaquin de Heredia y Sarmiento, Arquitecto mayor Supernumerario de la Corte del Virrey y miembro de la Real Academia de San Carlos de la Nueva España, quien inició las obras en 1770. El monasterio tomó la advocación de Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción, y el Templo a Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

El edificio fue terminado en agosto de 1798, para ser ocupado inmediatamente por una comunidad de siete religiosas provenientes de Querétaro. Esto marcó un punto importante para la sociedad salvaterrense,
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ya que contar con un convento para mujeres era signo de la importancia social y politica que había logrado Salvatierra, fincada en la prosperidad económica de sus haciendas y comercios. Durante toda la colonia solo existieron otros dos monacatos femeninos en el actual estado de Guanajuato: San Miguel de Allende e Irapuato.

Se diseñó originalmente para 30 religiosas enclaustradas, aunque durante el siglo XIX se añadieron nuevas celdas en la planta alta. También durante esta época se realizaron detalles en las fachadas, se terminaron los altares y se acondicionó el coro bajo.

Como muchos de los edificios religiosos de Salvatierra, el convento de Capuchinas sufrió los efectos de las Leyes de Reforma, perdiendo muchos de sus espacios originales. Partes del edificio fueron usadas como hospital, cuartel y, durante el siglo XX, como escuela e incluso casa particular. Sin embargo, lo que resta del complejo es una muestra de la majestuosidad de la arquitectura religiosa en Salvatierra,

English:
Church and Former Convent of The Capuchinas
During the colonial times, Salvatierra was a meeting point of different European religious orders. Firstly the Franciscans, then the Augustinians and later the Carmelites and Dominicans, all these orders left a profound mark on the lives of Salvatierra's people, it is now visible in its deeply religious
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and cultural traditions.

One of the last groups to arrive was the Capuchin nuns, under whose orders this convent was first built, approved by a Royal Decree of Charles III in 1767. The work was designed by Don Joaquin de Heredia y Sarmiento, senior architect, supernumerary of the Viceroy Court and member of the Royal Academy of San Carlos of the New Spain, who began the work in 1770. The monastery was dedicated to "Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción", and the Temple was dedicated to "Nuestra Señora del Rosario".

The building was completed in August 1798, to be immediately occupied by a community of seven nuns from Querétaro. This marked an important point in Salvatierra's society, since having a convent for women was a sign of social and political importance, thanks to the economic prosperity of its haciendas and businesses. Throughout the colony there were only two other female monasteries in the state of Guanajuato: San Miguel de Allende and Irapuato.

This convent was originally designed for 30 cloistered nuns, although during the XIX century, new cells were added upstairs. During this time some details were built to the facades, the altars were completed and the lower choir was conditioned.

Like many of the religious buildings of Salvatierra, the Capuchin convent suffered the effects of the Reform Laws, losing many of its spaces. Parts of
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the building were used as a hospital, barracks, and during the XX century as a private home and even as a school. However, the rest of the complex is an example of the majestic religious architecture of Salvatierra.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureChurches & ReligionColonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1798.
 
Location. 20° 12.524′ N, 100° 52.933′ W. Marker is in Salvatierra, Guanajuato. Marker is on Miguel Hidalgo just south of Ignacio Altamirano, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salvatierra GTO 38900, Mexico. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Factory “La Carolina y Reforma" (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Emiliano Zapata (approx. half a kilometer away); Bridge of Batanes (approx. half a kilometer away); The Battle of the Bridge of Batan (approx. half a kilometer away); The Founders of Salvatierra (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Dr. Jesús Guisa y Azevedo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Agustín de Carranza y Salcedo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Church and Former Convent of San Buenaventura (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salvatierra.
 
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5. Nearby reminders of the Irwindale, California - Salvatierra, Guanajuato sister city agreement
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 28, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.

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