Churches of Mexico City
Description:
Mexico City has a vast amount of churches in a huge array of architectural styles: gothic, barroque, Italian, etc. All of them enjoy a huge amount of religious art that dates as far back as the XII Century. For anyone interested in Mexico's high devotion for religion, it's Guadalupe Virgin, or fabulous temple, this guide will take you through some of the highlights.
Author: Federico
Day 1 - Mexico City
One must begin any tour of Mexico City churches and religious architectural icons by visiting the oh-so-popular Catedral Metropolitana. English tours are available and, if in luck, one can convince a tour guide to be allowed at the top of this magnificent, enormous church. Follow it by a visit to an amazing museum set in one of the city's earliest Jesuit schools. Your stay will be at the inexpensive Hotel Catedral, ask for rooms on the 6th floor to enjoy the best view of the Catedral Metropolitana.
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Catedral Metropolitana
Location:
view in google mapsDonceles 95
The zócalo, on Cinco de Mayo, Centro Histórico
06020 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
+52 55 5512 9467 / +52 55 5512 70962
Colegio de San Ildefonso
Location:
view in google mapsJusto Sierra 16
Centro Histórico
06020 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
+52 (55) 5 702 63783
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Location:
view in google mapsPlaza de Santo Domingo
Centro Histórico
06040 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
+52 50 0123 (Información Turística)4
Plaza de Santo Domingo
Location:
view in google mapsRepública de Cuba y República de Brasil
Centro Historico
06060 Mexico City, Mexico
5
El Cardenal
Location:
view in google mapsCalle de Palma 23
Colonia Centro
06010 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
52 55 55218815176
Hotel Catedral
Location:
view in google mapsDonceles 95, Col. Centro
Colonia Centro
06020 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
+52 555 518 5232Day 2 - Mexico City
Day two includes a great voyage through a former monastery turned into a gallery followed by the Aztec's most sacred temple, now housing a museum and small relics of what it once was. Follow this with a great meal at one of downton's most traditional restaurants and end at the Guadalupana for great drinks and snacks with a religious/kitsch theme.
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Ex-Convento del Carmen
Location:
view in google mapsAvenida Revolución y Monasterio
Colonia San Angel
01090 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
+52 5 616 28162
Templo Mayor
Location:
view in google mapsSeminario y Moneda
06060 Mexico City, Mexico
3
Café Tacuba
Location:
view in google mapsCalle Tacuba 28
Centro Histórico
06060 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
5518 49504
Guadalupana (La)
Location:
view in google mapsHiguera, 14
Villa Coyoacán
04000 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
52 55 5554 6253Day 3 - Mexico City
The Basilica is without a doubt one of the most amazing experiences of what the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of all Mexicans, means to this devoted nation. Pilgrims arrive here year long from remote parts of the country, some do the last few kilometres on hands and knees as a way to thank their saint. The museum here has some of the most tasteful and complete collection of colonial religious art and furniture. Worth an entire day.
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Basilica de Guadalupe
Location:
view in google mapsCalzada de los Misterios y Paseo Zumárraga
Gustavo A. Madero
07050 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
+52 5 577 60222
Museo de la Basílica de Guadalupe
Location:
view in google mapsPlaza de las Américas 1
Tepeyac
07050 Mexico City, Mexico
Phone:
+52 5 77 6022