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

Baroque Entryway

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

1. Baroque Entryway Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Portada barroca
La portada del Templo de Santa Teresa la Antigua es un notable ejemplo de la arquitectura barroca mexicana. Construida con piedra tezontle y cantera labrada, recurso que fue utilizado también en la portada central de la Catedral Metropolitana, fue obra de Cristóbal de Medina Vargas.

Las columnas salomónicas que flanquean los portones gemelos de acceso se identifican por sus fustes retorcidos de forma helicoidal, cubiertos a veces con decoración vegetal, lo que produce un efecto de movimiento y dramatismo. Evoca la creencia de que asi habrían sido las columnas del Templo de Salomón consignado en textos bíblicos. El remate de las portadas lo conforma un frontón triangular con esculturas del niño Jesús.

English translation:
Baroque entryway
The entryway of the Temple of Santa Teresa la Antigua is a notable example of Mexican Baroque architecture. Built with tezontle stone and carved quarried stones, a resource that was also used in the central entryways of the Metropolitan Cathedral, it was the work of Cristóbal de Medina Vargas.

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flanking the twin access gates are identified by their twisted helical shafts, sometimes covered with vegetal decoration, which produces an effect of movement and drama. It evokes the belief that this would have been the columns of Solomon's Temple recorded in biblical texts. The top of the entryways are made up of a triangular pediment with sculptures of the baby Jesus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era.

Location. 19° 26.04′ N, 99° 7.847′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Licenciado Verdad just north of Moneda, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lic Verdad 8, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ex Teresa Arte Actual (a few steps from this marker); Palacio de la Autonomía (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Nicolás Carpancho (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Printing Press in the Americas (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga (within shouting distance of this marker); South Red Temple (within

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

2. Baroque Entryway Marker

shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Arch and Platform from Phase V (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Baroque Entryway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022

3. Baroque Entryway

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.