Iglesia de San Lorenzo

The iglesia de San Lorenzo is a Baroque church building in Mexico City with an ornate stone facade. Its structure displays geometric patterns and decorative details characteristic of colonial religious architecture from that era.

The building was created in the 17th century under the direction of an experienced master builder who also worked on Mexico City Cathedral. Its construction was part of the early colonial period's religious architectural development.

The church displays artistic details that blend European traditions with local craftsmanship and beliefs of its time. Walking through its spaces, you can see how faith and community values shaped what surrounds you.

The church is accessible by several public transit lines that serve central Mexico City. It helps to visit during daylight hours to see the facade details clearly and to encounter fewer crowds inside.

The building was constructed from local volcanic stone, showing adaptation to regional materials available in the area. This choice of stone enabled builders to develop structural solutions that influenced later religious buildings.

Location: Mexico City

Architects: Juan Gómez de Trasmonte

Architectural style: New Spanish Baroque

GPS coordinates: 19.43842,-99.13784

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03