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Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario)

Santo Domingo Church, Puebla, Mexico
Ranked #1 of 21 attractions in Puebla
5.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Description: This extremely ornate 17th-century chapel is part of the Santo Domingo Church.
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Mexico City
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This chapel deserves to be protected forever. What a beautiful setting and lovely gold work. Seems a shame it is just there with no indications. Even a bit hard to find More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

With fantastic baroque decoration in gold leaf this has to be the best if not one of the best catholic buildings in colonial Latin America. A singular building if you ever saw one a definitely worth a trip to Puebla More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

This church is not to be missed. If you speak Spanish it is well worth it to get one of the guides at the entrance. For a small fee they will explain everything. It is amazing! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

A wonderful church with gold everywhere. Not to be missed!!!! More

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Mexico
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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It's one of the most beautiful chapels I've ever seen. Don't fool yourself when you enter the main church to be disappointed not to see the full golden baroque decor, the Rosary Chapel is a small side chapel at the far left corner of the main church. One you turn left and gaze at this marvel, time passes by while... More

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Dallas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

The inside trim looked pure gold! The showcase Jesus dead body also amazing! More

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boston, ma
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

Magnificent, gold leaf everywhere, visually almost overwhelming Mexican Baroque chapel. People are chipping off some of the gold leaf on the carvings and it's roped off along the lower sides. This is the case in many of the churches and chapels and has never been so broadly obvious as this year. More

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Mexico City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

There is something about visiting shrines of the faithful, and the Capilla del Rosario is gorgeous! The intricate, carved ceiling is breathtaking, and is an excellent example of Mexican baroque, which is like European baroque on steroids! The carving is sculpted, gilded plaster and the cupola is in the shape of a crown for the Virgin - all very beautiful. More

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

We found out about this chapel from the tourism office at the Zocalo and I am so happy that we did! This was one of the most stunning buildings I have ever seen. I can't believe how ornate the chapel was. The work was very detailed and beautiful. Definitely a must see! More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

The chapel is so beautiful - a must see. It is free to enter and filled with more gold than I have ever seen in a church. Do not miss it. More

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