San Gabriel Convent, Franciscan convent in Cholula, Mexico.
The convent contains forty-nine cupolas supported by twelve columns, with a Latin cross layout featuring Gothic vaults and a central dome.
Established in 1529, Spanish friars constructed this religious complex upon the former site of a temple dedicated to the deity Quetzalcoatl.
The architectural design merges European Gothic elements with indigenous building techniques, displaying the convergence of two distinct construction traditions.
The facility maintains an extensive library housing 25,000 volumes from the 16th to 19th centuries, serving as a research center for Franciscan studies.
The Capilla Real section exhibits architectural elements resembling mosque structures, featuring multiple domes arranged in a systematic pattern.
Location: Cholula
GPS coordinates: 19.06208,-98.30433
Latest update: May 16, 2025 03:57
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