Templo de Santa Mónica, Guadalajara

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Templo de Santa Mónica, Guadalajara

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Templo de Santa Mónica, Guadalajara, Catholic church in central Guadalajara, Mexico

The temple features twin entrance doors, a bell tower, and a main neoclassical altar containing an image of Monica of Hippo.

The temple construction, completed in 1733, was decreed by King Philip V of Spain under the direction of Juan Antonio de Oviedo.

The temple participates in the traditional Seven Churches Visitation, an annual religious procession during Holy Week in Guadalajara.

The temple hosts multiple wedding ceremonies throughout the day, with celebrations occurring approximately every hour.

The temple displays distinctive pelican-shaped gargoyles and sculptures of Saint Christopher of Lycia on its exterior walls.

Location: Guadalajara

GPS coordinates: 20.68001,-103.34934

Latest update: March 9, 2025 21:09

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