Religious Sights in Oaxaca City
Is well known that Mexico is a very religious country, and that's why there are so many churches, temples, convents, ex convents and more. But the thruth is, even if you're not religious, or you have different belifes, you can enjoy a visit to these buildings. The Sapnish came and changed the believes of the locals, not necesesarily the best way, but they did, and they left us wth a big legacy. But whether you like it or not, whether you are agree wth this, no one can deny the architecture the evangelization left in Mexico is without a doubt, the best the Spaniards did.
All the churches in this list are magnificent, and there are so many more. It was hard to pick only 10, but this Top 10 List of Best Religious Sights in Oaxaca is only a small taste of what you can find walking around the city.
All the churches in this list are magnificent, and there are so many more. It was hard to pick only 10, but this Top 10 List of Best Religious Sights in Oaxaca is only a small taste of what you can find walking around the city.
Templo de San Felipe Neri
Avenida Independencia at Tinoco y Palacios
Tinoco y Palacios at Independencia
The glided wood altar inside this church is a great example of the opulence of the 18th century...
Centro Cultural Santo Domingo
Macedonio Alacalá n/n
A beautiful and interesting museum in a very important XVI Century building...
Templo de Santo Domingo
Macedonio Alacalá n/n
Corner of Gurrión and Alcalá
One of the most beautiful churches you'll find on all of Mexico. The inside decoration is rich and elaborated...
San Juan de Dios Church
20 de Noviembre at Aldama St.
Corner of Aldama and Arteaga
A small yet important church visited by many villagers who come to the nearby market to sell and buy...
Basílica de la Soledad
v. Independencia 107, at Calle Victoria
Independencia at Galeana
This church is the most important in Oaxaca and its Baroque facaded is unique in Mexico...
Catedral
North Side of the Zocalo
Fronting the Parque Alameda
An elaborated 18th century baroque church...
Cuilapan
Km10 highway to Zaachila
On of the oldest churches in the State, a historic site and a perfect place for the adventurers...
Templo de la Compañia de Jesus
Trujano Street at Flores Magon
A XVI Century church with a one of a kinf facade in Oaxaca...
Mitla
Carretera Oaxaca - Mitla Km 42
San Pablo de Mitla, Oaxaca
Just 40 minutes from Oaxaca City, these Zapotec ruins are magical and unique...
