Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel, Neoclassical parish church in Uriangato, Mexico

The iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel is a neoclassical parish church on Miguel Hidalgo Street, facing the Jardín Independencia. Its walls are stone, while columns, arches, the tower and other details are pink cantera. The tower has three levels: the first with symmetrical column groups and three west-facing doors, the second with rectangular almohadillas and a three-faced clock, and the third with a green mosaic onion dome topped by a cross and lightning rod.

Construction lasted from 1897 to 1923 under the direction of Fray Ubertino del Socorro Herrera with support from local residents. This extended building period reflected the community's commitment to creating a significant religious center for the city.

San Miguel Arcángel has been the patron saint of Uriangato since the first recorded settlement in 1549, when the Augustinian friar Diego de Chávez named it Congregación de Nativos de San Miguel de Uriangato. The feast day is 29 September: celebrations open nine days earlier with the candiles and close eight days later with La Octava.

The church is easily accessible from the Independence Garden and welcomes visitors during religious service hours. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and understand that this remains an active place of worship when entering.

The bell tower houses a three-sided clock of German origin that arrived in 1919 after a remarkable journey involving rail and pack animals. This unusual technical feature speaks to international connections during the early decades of the 20th century.