Popocatepetl Monasteries
- States
- Mexico
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1994
- Location
- Morelos and Puebla States / Municipalities: Atlatlauhcan, Cuernavaca, Tetela del Volcan, Yautepec, Ocuituco, Tepoztlan, Tlayacapan, Totolapan, Yecapixtla and Zacualpan de Amilpas in Morelos. Calpan, Huetotzingo and Tochimilco in Puebla.
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 18.93472, -98.89778
- Last Visited
- 2023
- UNESCO ID
- 702
- WH Site
- 702
The Popocatepetl Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, are a collection of 14th and 15th-century monasteries built by Augustinian, Franciscan, and Dominican friars. These well-preserved structures showcase a unique blend of European architectural styles adapted to the local environment, reflecting the early evangelization efforts in the New World. Notable for their historical and cultural significance, the monasteries feature impressive frescoes, altarpieces, and layouts that influenced later colonial architecture.
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Points (15)
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• Ancient Convent of the Nativity
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• Franciscan Ensemble of the Monastery and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption of Tlaxcala
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint Andrew
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint Dominic de Guzman (Hueyapan)
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint Dominic de Guzman (Oaxtepec)
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint James the Apostle
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint John the Baptist (Tetela del Volcán)
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint John the Baptist (Tlayacapan)
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint John the Baptist (Yecapixtla)
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint Mathhew the Apostle
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint Michael the Archangel
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• Temple and Former Convent of Saint William
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• Temple and Former Convent of the Assomption, Cuernavaca Cathedral
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• Temple and Former Convent of the Assumption of Our Lady
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• Temple and Former Convent of the Immaculate Conception