Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Texcoco

The cathedral features a Latin cross layout with a single nave, octagonal dome, and two three-tiered towers adorned with plant motifs.

Franciscan friars established the original monastery in 1526 with Pedro de Gante, using local labor to create one of the earliest religious complexes in New Spain.

The cathedral interior contains baroque altarpieces and colonial-era paintings that showcase the architectural evolution from Spanish Baroque to Neoclassical styles.

Located 26 kilometers from Mexico City, the cathedral maintains regular services and welcomes visitors to explore its religious and architectural elements.

The Teaching Chapel displays an ancient Castilian alphabet carved on its front, created by indigenous converts without following alphabetical order.

Location: State of Mexico

Architectural style: New Spanish Baroque

GPS coordinates: 19.51347,-98.88375

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52