Huichapan, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Parroquia de San Mateo Apóstol
Huichapan - Pueblos Mágicos
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
1. Parroquia de San Mateo Apóstol Marker
Esta iglesia, cuya obra se inició en 1758 y se terminó en 1763 bajo la dirección del maestro de obras don Antonio Simón, se construyó a petición del Benefactor Don Manuel González Ponce de León, quien en su testamento dispuso la cantidad necesaria de dinero para que sus albaceas la llevaran a cabo. Está dedicada al Santo Patrono de Huichapan, San Mateo Apóstol. Su planta tiene forma de cruz latina, con una doble fachada de estilo barroco. En su interior se destacan dos retablos de autor anónimo dedicados a la pasión de Jesús y a la vida de la virgen María. Su altar principal es de estilo neoclásico, y a un costado de éste se encuentra la estatua orante del Benefactor.
Parroquia de San Mateo Apóstol
Parish of Saint Matthew Apostle
This church, whose construction began in 1753 and completed in 1763 under the direction of master builder Antonio Simon, was built at the request of Benefactor Don Manuel Gonzalez Ponce de León, who in his will established the necessary amount of money to finish the construction. It is dedicated to the
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 20° 22.521′ N, 99° 38.992′ W. Marker is in Huichapan, Hidalgo. Marker is on De la Reforma just north of Manuel González, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huichapan HGO 42400, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monolithic Cross of the Atrium (a few steps from this marker); Franciscan Ex-Convent (a few steps from this marker); The Chapel of the Virgin of Guadalupe (a few steps from this marker); The Chapel of the Third Order (within shouting distance of this marker); El Chapitel (within shouting distance of this marker); First Celebration of the Mexican Independence Proclamation (within shouting distance of this marker); General Julián Villagrán (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Independence Martyrs (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huichapan.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
2. Parroquia de San Mateo Apóstol Marker
The featured marker can be seen in the background, with the 'Monolithic Cross of the Atrium' Marker towards the left.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
3. Parroquia de San Mateo Apóstol and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
4. The Neoclassical interior of the Parroquia de San Mateo Apóstol
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
