Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo de Yanhuitlán, Former Dominican church in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán, Mexico.
The stone structure exhibits Gothic and Plateresque architectural elements across two levels, featuring multiple chambers, a garden, and hospitable areas.
Dominican friars established this religious complex during the 16th century, incorporating both European architectural styles and local construction techniques.
The convent stands on a pre-Hispanic platform, displaying intricate stone carvings and decorative motifs of flowers and dogs throughout its facades.
The facility welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 40 Mexican pesos.
The ground floor contains specific areas such as the portería, claustro, sala capitular, calabozo, refectorio, and profundis, maintaining their original layout.
Location: Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán
GPS coordinates: 17.52675,-97.34319
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:14
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