Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The House of Covadonga
En esta calle floreció una huerta de los frailes dominicos en épocas de escasez de alimentos en la Nueva España. Tiempo después se levantó aquí la Casa de la Covadonga.
On this street functioned a garden, belonging to the Dominican friars, during times of food scarcity in New Spain. Some time later the House of the Covadonga was constructed here.
Erected by Ciudad de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features.
Location. 19° 26.288′ N, 99° 8.185′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Belisario Domínguez just west of República de Chile, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Belisario Domínguez 44, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Marquis of San Miguel de Aguayo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José María Heredia (about 120 meters away); Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr (about 150 meters away); Birthplace of Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera (about 180 meters away); Alejandro Arango y Escandón (about 180 meters away); First Session of the Mexican Academy of Language (about 180 meters away); Teatro de la Ciudad (about 180 meters away); Convent of the Carmelitas (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.