Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán, 16th-century Dominican convent in Oaxtepec, Mexico
The stone convent features Gothic arches, thick defensive walls, and an open chapel adjacent to the main structure for large gatherings.
Spanish Dominican missionaries constructed this religious complex in the 1500s to spread Christianity among indigenous populations in central Mexico.
The convent contains murals merging European religious themes with indigenous symbols, reflecting the fusion of two distinct cultural traditions.
The convent offers free entry and stands near the center of Oaxtepec, with guided tours available during regular visiting hours.
Built upon a pre-Hispanic ceremonial platform, the convent incorporates architectural elements from both Spanish and native Mexican building traditions.
Location: Oaxtepec
Part of: Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
GPS coordinates: 18.90700,-98.97100
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:44
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