Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Main Chapels of the Cathedral of Mexico City
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2017
1. The Main Chapels of the Cathedral of Mexico City Marker
Las Portadas Principales de la Catedral (suroeste y sureste).
En ambas, el primer cuerpo es también del orden Dórico, en su modalidad de Toscano, al igual que la principal, pero todo el conjunto de ambas portadas se encuentra a un nivel más bajo que el de la portada central.
El arco de ingreso es también de medio punto con clave en el centro. Sobre la cornisa va un ático con resaltos correspondientes a elementos del primer cuerpo. Sobre este ático aparecen dos grandes relieves en piedra de villerías, que representan (en la portada suroeste) el momento en que Jésus entrega las llaves de la Iglesia a San Pedro, y el otro (en la portada sureste), la nave de la Iglesia, que es otra obra maestra de la escultura novohispana.
Hasta la cornisa de este segundo cuerpo se había concluido la obra del siglo XVII. A fines del siglo XVIII, cuando el edificio se terminó se agregaron los remates, que constan de sendos escudos pontificios
this page online
Toussaint – La Catedral de México.
México, D.F. – 1973.
In both, the first body is of the Doric order, in its Tuscan mode, similar to the style of the main entrance. The chapel portals have been set at a lower level.
The entrance arch is of a half-point style with a key set in its center. Over the cornice has been placed an attic with protrusions corresponding to elements of the first body. On this attic there are two large stone reliefs, representing (on the southwest front) the moment when Jesus hands the keys of the Church to St. Peter, and the other (the southeast front), the nave of the church, which is one of the masterpieces of the sculpture of New Spain.
The work of the cornice of this second body was finished during the seventeenth century. At the end of the eighteenth century, when the building was completed, the finials were added, consisting of two pontifical shields inside
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2017
2. The Main Chapels of the Cathedral of Mexico City Marker
The marker can be seen here on the left-most (southwest) corner of the cathedral.
Toussaint - The Cathedral of Mexico. - 1973.
Erected by Secretaría de Desarrollo Urbano y Ecología (SEDUE).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1790.
Location. 19° 26.031′ N, 99° 8.006′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Plaza de la Constitución just east of Calle Monte de Piedad, on the right when traveling west. The marker is attached to the far left of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ruins of an Aztec Pyramid (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Enrico Martínez (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuauhtémoc (within shouting distance of this marker); Samir Flores Soberanes (within shouting distance of this marker); Last Residence of Moctezuma (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palace of Axayacatl
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
3. The Mexico City Cathedral
This view is from the eastern corner of the cathedral's atrium. The Metropolitan Tabernacle is the church in the foreground.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2017
4. An additional marker showing the previous location of the "Piedra del Sol" (The Stone of the Sun)
The Piedra del Sol (The Stone of the Sun) was exhibited here on the western side of the cathedral from July 2, 1791 until August, 1855 when it was moved to the Calle Moneda archaeological museum. This marker shows the location where the stone had been placed.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2017
5. An interior view of the Cathedral of Mexico City
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
6. A marker to Bishop Zumárraga inside the cathedral
Inside the cathedral, mounted on the right side toward the altars, is this marker dedicated to Bishop Zumarraga. It reads:
1548-1948
El Centro Vasco y los Euzkeidunes de Mexico a
Fray Juan de Zumarraga
Primer Obispo de Mexico
Protector de los Indios
Benefactor de las Artes
En el IV centenario de su muerte
Mexico D.F. a 3 de junio de 1948
English translation:
1548-1948
The Basque Center and the Euzkadienes of Mexico to
Friar Juan de Zumárraga
First Bishop of Mexico
Protector of the Indians
Benefactor of the Arts
On the 400th anniversary of his death
Mexico DF, June 3, 1948
El Centro Vasco y los Euzkeidunes de Mexico a
Fray Juan de Zumarraga
Primer Obispo de Mexico
Protector de los Indios
Benefactor de las Artes
En el IV centenario de su muerte
Mexico D.F. a 3 de junio de 1948
The Basque Center and the Euzkadienes of Mexico to
Friar Juan de Zumárraga
First Bishop of Mexico
Protector of the Indians
Benefactor of the Arts
On the 400th anniversary of his death
Mexico DF, June 3, 1948
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on July 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on July 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 6. submitted on December 13, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
