Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Parroquia de San Lorenzo Diácono y Mártir.
Erigida en el siglo XVII, formó parte del convento de San Lorenzo, fundado en el siglo XVI. En su interior se encuentra un bajo relieve realizado por Mathías Goeritz.

English translation:
Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr.
Erected in the 17th century, this church formed part of the convent of San Lorenzo, founded in the 16th century. In its interior can be found a bas-relief by the artist Mathías Goeritz.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans.

Location. 19° 26.301′ N, 99° 8.264′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection of Belisario Domínguez and Ignacio Allende, on the right when traveling west on Belisario Domínguez. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Belisario Domínguez 28, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Convent of La Concepción (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of Covadonga

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(about 150 meters away); a different marker also named The Convent of La Concepción (about 150 meters away); Cámara de Diputados (about 180 meters away); The Chapel of the Dead (about 180 meters away); Teatro Iturbide (about 180 meters away); Teatro de la Ciudad (about 210 meters away); Hospital del Divino Salvador (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr Marker

The marker is the on the left of the near corner in this view of the church.

An interior view of the Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

3. An interior view of the Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr Marker

The bas-relief by Mathías Goeritz is behind the altar. It is entitled 'La Mano de Dios' (The Hand of God).

A view of the entrance to the Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

4. A view of the entrance to the Parish of San Lorenzo, Deacon and Martyr Marker

Mathías Goeritz and an international group of artists image. Click for full size.

1968

5. Mathías Goeritz and an international group of artists

Goeritz is seen here (fifth from the left with arms crossed) together with other artists that participated in cultural events as part of Mexico's hosting of the 1968 Olympics. This photo was exhibited at Terminal 1 of the Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City on January 12, 2019.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on January 26, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.