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Templo de San Cristobal

San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Bar/ Clubs, Neighborhoods, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Walking Areas
Description: A spectacular view from the hill is your reward for reaching the church of San Cristóbal.
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Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This is a beautiful church right in the center. Most of the churches are similar, but it's definitely worth stopping in for a look. More

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Toronto, Canada
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109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

The overall structure contains European Baroque, Moorish and indigenous influences. It is situated north side of the main plaze, but main facade does not face the main plaza. It face its own atrium which is called the Cathedral Plaza. It is built in 1528, then destroyed and then rebuilt in 1693. At the back of the Cathedral is affixed church... More

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Saint Julian's, Malta
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Before we went up we asked whether the Templo was open. We were assured it was only to find that it was closed. The view was not good for taking photographs as there were many trees covering most of it. I would not recommend it to anyone More

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Mesquite, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 13, 2011

Small and beautiful town protected by the INAH. You need a guided tour to get very interesting information about the place and its sorrundings. More

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Lecce, Italy
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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Chiapas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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Estado de México
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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Mexico City, Mexico
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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Cordoba, Argentina
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012
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