San Sebastián Bernal in Ezequiel Montes, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Chapel of Las Ánimas
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 13, 2022
1. Chapel of Las Ánimas Marker
Fue construida entre los siglos XVII y XVIII en honor a las Benditas Ánimas del Purgatorio; este conjunto arquitectónico de origen franciscano está formado por capilla, atrio y casa cural. Debido a la topografía del terreno su atrio está hundido respecto al nivel de la calle. La fachada de la capilla se encuentra rematada por una espadaña con cuatro vanos con arco me medio punto para la colocación de campanas. Al interior se conservan pinturas al fresco de San Pedro y San Pablo.
Chapel of Las Animas
This chapel was built between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in honor of the Blessed Souls of Purgatory; this architectural ensemble of Franciscan origin is formed by chapel, atrium and cural house. Due to the topography of the land its atrium is sunken with respect to street level. The façade of the chapel is topped by a belfry with four openings with a semicircular arch for the placement of bells. Inside, fresco paintings of St. Peter and St. Paul are preserved.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 20° 44.565′ N,
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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 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Giordano Bruno (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Friar Junipero de la Vega (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Sebastian's Temple (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bernal Magic Town (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bernal (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Castle (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temple of the Virgin of Guadalupe of Ajuchitlán (approx. 9.3 kilometers away); The Parish of Divine Providence (approx. 9.5 kilometers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 13, 2022
2. Chapel of Las Ánimas and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 13, 2022
3. A view of the altar and interior dome of the Chapel of Las Ánimas
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
