Oaxaca's Sacred Sites
Oaxaca de Juárez is home to a dense concentration of Spanish Colonial religious architecture, characterized by the use of local green cantera stone. This collection spans from the 16th-century Templo de San Francisco to the ornate New Spanish Baroque masterpiece of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. These sites reflect the city's Dominican and Jesuit history, featuring massive carved facades, gilded altars, and historical convents that serve as the architectural anchors of the city's historic neighborhoods.
A Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in the city of Oaxaca de Juárez is an example of New Spanish Baroque architecture.
B Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude
The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico.
C Oaxaca Cathedral
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, located in the city of Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico, is the seat of the Roman Catholic…
D Church of San Felipe Neri
A hidden gem indeed. A small Baroque church with richly adorned interior and noteworthy gilded altar.
Templo de San Francisco
A 16th-century Franciscan temple featuring a plateresque facade and a collection of historical religious paintings.
Templo del Carmen de Abajo
An 18th-century church built on the site of a former indigenous teocalli, known for its simple Baroque exterior.
Church of the Company of Jesus
The Jesuit church used to belong among the most influential in the city.
Iglesia del Exmarquesado
Located in the former estate of Hernán Cortés, this colonial church serves the historic Santa María del Marquesado neighborhood.
Templo y Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
A 16th-century Dominican complex that has functioned as both a place of worship and an educational center throughout its history.
Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco
A 17th-century church in the Jalatlaco neighborhood, constructed with local red and green stone and featuring a distinctive bell tower.
Templo de Santo Tomás Xochimilco
An 18th-century church in the Xochimilco district, notable for its stone-carved facade and historical significance to one of the city's oldest barrios.
Nuestra Señora de la Merced
A 17th-century temple and former convent established by the Mercedarian order, featuring a classic Baroque facade.
San Felipe Apostol
A parish church located in the San Felipe del Agua district, serving as the central landmark for the local community.
Templo de las Santas Felícitas y Perpetua
A neighborhood church in the eastern historic center featuring a modest colonial architectural style.
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