Convento San Antonio de Padua, 16th-century Franciscan monastery and church in Izamal, Mexico
The monastery features a monumental atrium with four corner chapels and stands on stone foundations from ancient Maya structures.
The Franciscan friars began constructing the religious complex in 1549 under the direction of Fray Diego de Landa atop the Ppapp-Hol-Chac pyramid.
The monastery holds religious ceremonies throughout the year, including a major festival for the Virgin of Izamal each August 15.
Visitors can access the monastery through a large ramp leading from the main square to the atrium, which spans over 7,000 square meters.
The monastery walls contain original Maya building stones with geometric patterns, visible under the arcades of the courtyard.
Location: Izamal
GPS coordinates: 20.93249,-89.01811
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:45
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