Temples and cathedrals in Guanajuato

Q: In what architectural style were the main temples of Guanajuato built and who designed them?

The dominant style of religious buildings is Mexican Baroque with elements of churrigueresco, as in the church of San Diego (1663), created under the influence of the architect Jose de la Cruz. Guanajuato Cathedral (1671-1696) combines Baroque with neoclassical elements added during nineteenth-century reconstruction. Particularly noteworthy is the pink stone "cantera rosa", used in the construction of most temples.

Q: What places in Guanajuato is worth visiting for a tourist who comes for just one day?

A mandatory route through the Plaza de la Paz with the Juárez Theatre (1903), the underground streets of Subterráneos and the Pipila observation deck with a panorama of the city. For an understanding of history, visit the Alhondiga de Granaditas Museum, a former grain exchange where a key battle of the War of Independence took place in 1810. End the day at the 'Callejón del Beso', a narrow alley with a legend of tragic love.

Q: What little-known sights of Guanajuato should be seen by connoisseurs of the unusual?

Few people know about the “Museum of Mummies”, which exhibits naturally mummified bodies of the XIX century due to the special composition of the soil. In the former mine "La Valenciana" preserved original mechanisms for mining silver, and in the quarter "Marfil" can be found hidden courtyards with frescoes of Diego Rivera. Unique is the “Monument to the Miner” at the church of San Caetano, created by sculptor Jose Chavez Morado in the 1930s.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Guanajuato?

The most famous myth is the story of “Callejón del Beso”, where the daughter of a Spanish aristocrat and a poor miner secretly met on the balconies until her father stabbed her and the young man committed suicide. The Juarez Theatre tells of the ghost of an actress who died during a performance in 1903. And in the Basilica there is a miraculous statue of Our Lady of Guanajuato, presented by King Philip II of Spain in 1557.

Q: Where in Guanajuato to take the most atmospheric photos for Instagram?

The best shots are obtained on the observation deck "Pipil", from where you can see the whole city with its colorful facades, especially at sunset. The narrow streets of 'Callejón del Beso' with balconies a meter apart are the perfect place for romantic shots. Do not miss the bright yellow church of San Caetano and the arched bridge 'Puente de San Francisco' of the XVII century, reflected in the waters of the Guanajuato River.

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Temple of Atonement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is located in Leon, Guanajuato. It is considered the greatest work of Gothic style. The …

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Church of Dolores Hidalgo

Gothic church of the XVI century, located in the heart of the small town of Dolores Hidalgo is its main attraction and a popular t …

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La Valenciana Temple

The appearance of the temple of La Valenciana is shrouded in legend, one of which says that a Spaniard working at a local mine pro …

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Cathedral Basilica in Leone

The Cathedral Basilica in Leone is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Leon. It is also the headquarters of …

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Church of Jesus of Nazareth

The Temple of Jesus of Nazareth in the municipality of Atotonilco is a sample of Baroque New Spanish architecture. It is an archit …

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Parocchia Church in San Miguel de Allende

Parocchia Church is one of the main attractions of San Miguel de Allende. It is an exquisite medieval church with a pink facade, b …

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La Compania de Jesus

The temple of La Compania de Jesus was designed by the monk José de la Cruz in 1747 for a Jesuit seminary. The splendor of the tem …

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