Tlaxcoaque, New Spanish Baroque chapel in Centro Histórico, Mexico City, Mexico
The Tlaxcoaque Chapel features tezontle stone walls, quarried sandstone elements, and decorative arches that exemplify colonial religious architecture.
Built in the 17th century, this chapel once held the remains of Hernán Cortés and marks the former southern boundary of Mexico City.
Indigenous angel figures within the chapel demonstrate the integration of local artistry with European religious architectural traditions.
The chapel sits at the intersection of 20 de Noviembre and Fray Servando Teresa de Mier streets in Plaza Tlaxcoaque.
The Mexican government declared this religious structure a national historic monument on February 9, 1931.
Location: Mexico City
Architectural style: New Spanish Baroque
GPS coordinates: 19.42343,-99.13463
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:50
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