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

Santa Veracruz

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019

1. Santa Veracruz Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Santa Veracruz. En 1759 se comenzó a levantar esta iglesia, ejemplo destacado del estilo churrigueresco que hay en la ciudad. En su interior reposan los restos del arquitecto Manuel Tolsá y del Ignacio López Ráyon, destacado héroe insurgente.

English translation:
Santa Veracruz (The Holy and True Cross). In 1759, construction on this church was begun, an outstanding example of the Churrigueresque style that exists in the city. Inside lie the remains of the architect Manuel Tolsá and Ignacio López Ráyon, a prominent insurgent hero.

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Heroes • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 19° 26.212′ N, 99° 8.558′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Avenida Hidalgo just west of Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, on the right

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when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ignacio López Rayón (here, next to this marker); Benjamín Carrión (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of Manuel Tolsá (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Juan de Dios (within shouting distance of this marker); Franz Mayer Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aquiles Serdán (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); El Palacio Postal (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019

2. Santa Veracruz Marker

The marker is directly to the left of the main entrance to the church. Further to the left is the Ignacio López Ráyon marker. To the right of the entryway is an older dedicatory marker.

The southern side of the Santa Veracruz Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019

3. The southern side of the Santa Veracruz Church

An older dedicatory marker on the facade of the Santa Veracruz Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019

4. An older dedicatory marker on the facade of the Santa Veracruz Church

Se Construyeron esta Portada y Torres a expensas de los Señores que Componen la M Y Archicofradia de Cavalleros en el año de 1776. Siendo Rector el Señor Cende de la Torre de Cossio Cavallero Professo en el Orden de Calatraba, Coronel de el Regimiento Provincial de Ynfanteria de Toluca y Consul actual del Real Tribunal del Consulado de este Reyno.

English translation:
This Entryway and Towers were built at the expense of the Lords who make up the Brotherhood of Gentlemen in the year of 1776. The rector being the Lord Cende de la Torre de Cossio, member of the Order of Calatraba, Colonel of the Provincial Regiment of Infantry of Toluca and current Consul of the Royal Court of the Consulate of this Kingdom.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.