The San Francisco Temple & Monastery on Calle Madero was among the earliest and most powerful Franciscan monasteries in the City. The site occupies the former zoological gardens of Moctezuma II, and hosted the first 12 Franciscan friars who arrived in New Spain.
At its peak, the enormous complex occupied everything in the area. It included the first and most important school for the indigenous, and multiple other structures. Today, only the church remains, although the Methodist Church on Calle Gante, and the bakeries on 16 de Septiembre contain parts of the former complex. The Temple of San Felipe de Jesús occupies a plot of land where one of the complex's chapels was demolished. That temple dates from the late 19th century.Nearest at 0.04 kms.
Nearest at 0.06 kms.
Nearest at 0.06 kms.
Among the strongest places to see historical and colonial period art works . . .
Bellas Artes has long been an iconic symbol of Mexico City's culture and performing arts.
One of Pedro de Arrieta's most lasting contributions to the look and feel of the City.
One of the most eclectic of museums, at home in one of the most dynamic of late 19th century buildings.
The Benito Juarez monument is just one of the most prominent points of interest in the Alameda Central.