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    “Highly Baroque”

    This is a gorgeous church right in the Centro. The name comes from the original convent’s main... read more

    Reviewed December 13, 2015
    permia
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    Ireland
    “Beautiful inside, unassuming outside”

    Beautiful inside, unassuming outside, totally worth a visit! Pretty small church compared to the... read more

    Reviewed November 6, 2015
    Andrea L
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    New York City, New York
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    This famous baroque church is an impressive presence on the city's Zócalo.

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    This famous baroque church is an impressive presence on the city's Zócalo.
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    Dec 13, 2015
    “Highly Baroque”
    Nov 6, 2015
    “Beautiful inside, unassuming outside”
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    Donceles 104, Mexico City 06000, Mexico
    Centro Historico
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    Reviewed December 13, 2015
    Highly Baroque

    This is a gorgeous church right in the Centro. The name comes from the original convent’s main purpose, which was teaching. The façade is attractive. The Baroque interior is stunning. Natural light accentuated beautifully the golden decoration that is ubiquitous. The view along the central...More

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    Reviewed November 6, 2015
    Beautiful inside, unassuming outside

    Beautiful inside, unassuming outside, totally worth a visit! Pretty small church compared to the main Catedral, not that far from the Zocalo and public metro.

    Thank Andrea L
    Reviewed April 17, 2015
    Ideal Mexican Baroque

    This is a perfect example of Mexican Baroque, amazingly intact compared to other Mexican churches of its age. Upon entering, one approaches a huge gold altarpiece, reflecting all the natural light which pours so heavily into the church by vivid paintings on either side. The...More

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    Centro Historico
    The beating heart of the city lies within Centro
    Histórico, the vast expanse of historical buildings
    and monuments that are a must when exploring Mexico
    City. Places such as the Museo Biblioteca Palacio
    Postal, Casa de los Azulejos and Palacio de Bellas
    Artes are the perfect eye candy for anyone seeking to
    admire arts and architecture. Don't forget to visit
    the wide variety of markets and plazas where any
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