Templo Expiatorio Nacional de San Felipe, Romanesque Revival temple in Centro Histórico, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Templo Expiatorio Nacional de San Felipe features grand stone arches, symmetrical towers, and ornate religious sculptures across its exterior facade.
Built at the end of the 19th century by architect Emilio Dondé, this temple stands on the site of a former chapel dedicated in 1688.
The temple honors San Felipe de Jesús, the first Mexican saint who was martyred in Nagasaki, Japan, along with 25 other missionaries in 1597.
Located on Avenida Francisco I. Madero west of Calle Bolívar, the temple offers religious services and maintains regular visiting hours for the public.
The temple grants special indulgences lasting 40 hours each day, making it a notable destination for Catholic devotees in Mexico City.
Location: Mexico City
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 19.43375,-99.13986
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:12
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