Kerken in Cuernavaca

Historic Churches of Cuernavaca

Cuernavaca’s religious landscape is centered on the 16th-century Cathedral of the Assumption, a former Franciscan monastery and UNESCO World Heritage site known for its fortress-like architecture and interior murals. The city's spiritual heritage also includes the 18th-century El Calvario chapels and the historic San José tower, which now houses a photography museum. These sites, along with various neighborhood parishes, illustrate the evolution of Mexican ecclesiastical design from the early colonial era to modern community centers.