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Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman

Oaxaca, Mexico
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Ranked #2 of 49 attractions in Oaxaca
Type: Religious Sites
Description: One of the city's most ornate structures, this church is lavishly endowed with gold.
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Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

This is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever visited so its really a must when you visit Oaxaca. Its free to go inside and see it, and then next to it in the monastery there is the Oaxaca museum which is another must as it is really interesting and pretty also. Take your time to visit both... More

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west coast
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

The most elaborate ( gold ) and largest cathedral in mesoamerica. Basically an icon. The attached gardens are interesting. the attached museum is DIMLY lit....

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GUADALAJARA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

One of the best attractions to visit in Oaxaca. You should not leave the city without being at this Templo. Simply wonderful.

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Santiago, Chile
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

Besides The Cathedral this is probably the most important church in Oaxaca city. Like the museum, the church is very well preserved. You can visit it while going to the museum or go back at night to see it with lights on. Check for opening and services hours. I remember it was close between noon and 4pm.

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Covina, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

i liked the excellent art from the early 18 hundred, and all the ornaments with gold finish, and the history behind it. highly recommend to go see it.

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The Cathedral, the Museum and the Garden are a must visit. The museum is rich with historical art and spaces that one would easily spend over two hours enjoying the displays and the space. We were lucky to attend a special exhibit of photography for a Oaxacan photographer.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Was there for a wedding and the inside was amazing. There is a small window with yellow glass which iluminates the inside of the church with a golden colour at sunset. it looks amazing

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Tiburon, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Don't miss the museum and garden that are part of this complex. You can easily spend a couple hours visiting all that's here to see. We didn't use the audio guide but we heard it was very complete.

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Mexico City, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

One of the must beautiful church in Latin America, you can start there the walk by the touristic pedestrian corridor.

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El Paso, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

The cupolas of this church are quite impressive. Lavishly adorned with gold leaf in intricate designs, it is reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel. A true jewel of the city, it is absolutely worth visiting even for the non-religious like me.

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