Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Cathedral of Cuernavaca
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2022
1. Cathedral of Cuernavaca Marker
Fundada por Franciscanos en el siglo XVI
Inicio - 1529 Terminación – 1552
Patrona Titular "La Asunción de María
Las pinturas de los muros laterales de la nave realizadas al temple, representan el martirio del Santo Mexicano San Felipe de Jesús
Fué elevada a rango de Catedral de Cuernavaca en el año de 1891
Cathedral of Cuernavaca
Founded by Franciscans in the sixteenth century
Began - 1529 - Completed – 1552
Titular Patroness "The Assumption of Mary"
The mural paintings of the side walls of the nave were made in tempera and represent the martyrdom of the Mexican Saint San Felipe de Jesús
It was elevated to the rank of Cathedral of Cuernavaca in 1891
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1529.
Location. 18° 55.227′ N, 99° 14.209′ W. Marker is in Cuernavaca, Morelos. Marker can be reached from the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Franciscans in Cuernavaca (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander von Humboldt (within shouting distance of this marker); "La Casona" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parish of Guadalupe (about 120 meters away); "Villa Bonita" (about 150 meters away); First Theatre of Cuernavaca (about 180 meters away); U.A.E.M. Public Library (about 180 meters away); "Las Cumbres de Galeana" (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuernavaca.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2022
2. Cathedral of Cuernavaca and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2022
3. The Tower of the Cathedral of Cuernavaca
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2022
4. An interior view of the Cathedral of Cuernavaca
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2022
5. A portion of the Cathedral of Cuernavaca murals on Saint Felipe de Jesús
Photographed By Latapi y Berti, circa 1920
6. Cuernavaca. La Catedral
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 2, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on October 2, 2022.
