Santa Prisca Church, Colonial church in Taxco de Alarcón, Mexico.
The church features twin towers with Churrigueresque style architecture, nine wooden altarpieces covered in gold leaf, and classical pilasters on the main facade.
José de la Borda, a wealthy mine owner, commissioned the construction of Santa Prisca Church between 1751 and 1758, investing substantial resources from his silver fortune.
The interior displays works by Miguel Cabrera, including the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian and Assumption paintings, representing Mexican religious art from the colonial period.
The church opens daily for visitors and religious services, with guided tours available to explore the architectural details and religious artifacts.
The silver mine beneath the 250-year-old church continues operations today, causing structural challenges that required special preservation measures.
Location: Taxco de Alarcón
Architects: Diego Durán
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Churrigueresque
Website: https://youtu.be/-tU2gvlvwls
GPS coordinates: 18.55630,-99.60459
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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