Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017

1. The Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine Marker

Inscription.
Ex-Convento del Templo de San Augustine
Este convento, hoy Casa de la Cultura, fue edificado por Fray Gerónimo de Morales. Se inició la construcción del Templo y Convento el 1º de Noviembre de 1609 y se terminó en 1640.

English translation:
Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine
This convent, now the city’s House of Culture, was built by Friar Gerónimo de Morales. The construction of the temple was started on November 1, 1609 and finished in 1640.

Erected 1990 by Patronato de la Casa de Cultura de Celaya.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 1609.

Location. 20° 31.231′ N, 100° 48.802′ W. Marker is in Celaya, Guanajuato. Marker is on Calle Democracia just east of Calle Alvaro Obregón, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Celaya GTO 38000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of Saint Augustine (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Celaya (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Celaya's Water Tower (about 180 meters away); The First Franciscans in Celaya

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 210 meters away); Independence Column of Celaya (about 210 meters away); The Temple of Saint Francis (about 240 meters away); The Temple of San Francisco - Headquarters of the Patroness of Celaya (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Celaya.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017

2. The Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine Marker

The marker is to the left of the main entrance to the House of Culture, just east of the Temple of Saint Augustine.

The Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017

3. The Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine

This view is towards the west of the corridor of the Ex-Convent.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017

4. The Ex-Convent of the Temple of Saint Augustine

This view is of the interior courtyard of the Ex-Convent.

Nearby monument dedicated to Allende image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 28, 2017

5. Nearby monument dedicated to Allende

Just north of the Ex-Convent is this statue of Mexican Independence leader Ignacio Allende. The monument only reads "1810-1910", indicating that it was constructed during the 100th anniversary celebrations of the traditional beginning of the struggle for Mexican independence from Spain in 1810.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 30, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.