Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church, Plaza de San Juan
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church, Plaza de San Juan, Catholic church in Plaza de San Juan, Mexico City, Mexico.
Description
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Church is a place of worship in Plaza de San Juan that displays French-inspired architecture with colorful stained glass windows imported from France. The building houses a large pipe organ from the United Kingdom that fills the interior space with sound.
History
A convent called San Juan de la Penitencia originally stood on this site starting in 1598 and served spiritual purposes for centuries before its time ended. French businessman Ernesto Pugibet commissioned the present building in 1912, transforming the location into what visitors see today.
Culture
This church is dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe and serves as a place where locals gather for religious ceremonies and family celebrations. The name itself reflects the deep connection many Mexican Catholics feel toward this revered figure.
Practical
The church generally welcomes visitors throughout the week, though hours vary by day and may change around religious holidays or special services. It helps to confirm access times in advance since ceremonies sometimes affect when you can walk through the space.
Did you know?
The building maintains a rare connection to a major cigarette factory called El Buen Tono that once operated nearby. This makes it an unusual example of how religious and industrial interests came together in this part of the city.
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