Mañozca Cross, 16th century Christian cross at Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico
The Cruz de Mañozca stands 3 meters high in the Patio de los Canónigos courtyard of Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.
In 1648, Archbishop Juan de Mañozca y Zamora relocated this quarry stone cross from the San Francisco Convent in Tepeapulco to Mexico City.
The cross represents the early religious practices of Franciscan missionaries who established Catholic monuments throughout colonial Mexico.
The cross remains in a restricted section of the cathedral courtyard, which limits direct public access to this religious monument.
The cross features detailed stone engravings and maintains its original red quarry stone material from the 16th century construction.
Location: Mexico City
GPS coordinates: 19.43353,-99.13243
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:13
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