Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Temple and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 14, 2018
1. Temple and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Marker
This marker with updated text replaced an older marker in 2018.
La orden Carmelita fundó este conjunto religloso en 1614 dedicado a santa Teresa de Jesús, justo sobre la ruta del Camino Real de Tierra Adentro que pasaba por Querétaro hacia las minas de Guanajuato y Zacatecas. En 1863, como consecuencia de la reforma liberal de Juárez, se expropió el convento y funcionó como cuartel hospital, armería y fábrica de municiones durante el Sitio de Querétaro. En 1875 el espacio se recuperó a favor de la Iglesia.
En su nave principal destaca la imagen de la Virgen del Carmen y se resguarda un bulto del Señor de los Trabajos. Su atrio funcionó también como Mercado.
Temple and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Carmelites founded this religious complex in 1614, along the route of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (Silver Route) which passed through Querétaro from the mines in Guanajuato and Zacatecas. In 1863, the friars were evicted by the Laws of Reform and the site was later used as a barracks, a hospital, an armory, and an ammunition factory during the Siege of Querétaro in
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In its central nave it features an image of Our Lady of Mounte Carmel. Here is also the Lord of Works, who is still venerated by the locals. Its atrium used to function as a market, today is a picturesque square at the corner of streets Morelos and Juárez. Some Carmelites continue to inhabit the convent.
Erected 2018 by Municipalidad de Querétaro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1602.
Location. 20° 35.697′ N, 100° 23.613′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It can be reached from Calle José María Morels 0 kilometers west of Calle Benito Juárez, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
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 walking distance of this marker: Cantina "El Puerto de Mazatlán" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Teatro de la República (about 90 meters away); Tribute to Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana (about 150 meters away); Temple and former Convent of San Antonio (about 180 meters away); Residence of Epigmenio and Emeterio González
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2015
2. The previous Del Carmen Temple and Convent Marker
This previous marker was replaced in 2018. Its text read:
Templo y Convento Del Carmen
Los padres carmelitas descalzos de la Provincia de San Alberto de México, llegaron a la ciudad en 1602. En 1614 fundaron y dedicaron este templo y convento, bajo la advocación de Santa Teresa de Jesús.
El conjunto arquitectónico, sobrio y sencillo, fue edificado bajo la dirección de Fray Antonio de San Miguel Segura. Para la construcción, se contó con el apoyo pecuniario de Don Francisco de Medina y su esposa Doña Isabel González. Hacia 1685 se hicieron obras de ampliación y reestructuración, a expensas del Br. Pbro. Don Juan Caballero y Osio.
En el altar mayor se aloja una notable escultura de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, patrona de la orden.
Templo y Convento Del Carmen
Los padres carmelitas descalzos de la Provincia de San Alberto de México, llegaron a la ciudad en 1602. En 1614 fundaron y dedicaron este templo y convento, bajo la advocación de Santa Teresa de Jesús.
El conjunto arquitectónico, sobrio y sencillo, fue edificado bajo la dirección de Fray Antonio de San Miguel Segura. Para la construcción, se contó con el apoyo pecuniario de Don Francisco de Medina y su esposa Doña Isabel González. Hacia 1685 se hicieron obras de ampliación y reestructuración, a expensas del Br. Pbro. Don Juan Caballero y Osio.
En el altar mayor se aloja una notable escultura de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, patrona de la orden.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Monument Dedicated to "La Corregidora" (was about 210 meters away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker was replaced in 2018 with updated text but in the same location as a marker with a similar name. The marker also mentions that the area is part of the Zone of Historical Monuments of Querétaro (Zona de Monumentos Históricos de Querétaro) as part of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2015
3. The previous Del Carmen Temple and Convent Marker English text
This previous marker was replaced in 2018. Its text read:
Del Carmen Temple and Convent
The barefooted Carmelites (Carmelitas descalzos) from the Province of San Alberto, Mexico, arrived to the city in 1602. In 1614 they founded and devoted this temple and convent to Saint Teresa de Jesús (Santa Teresa de Jesús).
The architectonic complex, sober and simple, was built under the orders of Fray Antonio de San Miguel Segura. To build it, they had the financial support of Don Francisco de Medina and his wife, Doña Isabel Gonzalez. By 1685, they carried out extension and restructure of the works, under the responsibility of Bachelor, Father Don Juan Caballero y Osio.
The principal Altar houses a remarkable sculpture of Our Lady Del Carmen, Patron Saint of the order.
Del Carmen Temple and Convent
The barefooted Carmelites (Carmelitas descalzos) from the Province of San Alberto, Mexico, arrived to the city in 1602. In 1614 they founded and devoted this temple and convent to Saint Teresa de Jesús (Santa Teresa de Jesús).
The architectonic complex, sober and simple, was built under the orders of Fray Antonio de San Miguel Segura. To build it, they had the financial support of Don Francisco de Medina and his wife, Doña Isabel Gonzalez. By 1685, they carried out extension and restructure of the works, under the responsibility of Bachelor, Father Don Juan Caballero y Osio.
The principal Altar houses a remarkable sculpture of Our Lady Del Carmen, Patron Saint of the order.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 14, 2018
4. Temple and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Marker
The 2018 marker is to the left of the entrance to the temple.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2015
5. Del Carmen Temple and Convent and the previous marker
The previous marker was to the left of the temple's main entrance, directly under the ficus tree.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 14, 2018
6. The image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
This image is mentioned in the marker text.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 27, 2015
7. Statues in front of Del Carmen Temple and Convent
These statues are directly to the left of the marker, also under the ficus tree.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 31, 2018
8. The dome of the Del Carmen Temple and Convent
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 14, 2018
9. An interior view of the Temple and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on June 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on November 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on June 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 7. submitted on November 6, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 8. submitted on May 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 9. submitted on June 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
