Temple of the Ex-Convent of Santa Clara de Jesus Historical

Temple of the Ex-Convent of Santa Clara de Jesus Historical (HM1W5L)

Location: Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 76000 Santiago de Querétaro
Country: Mexico
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N 20° 35.52', W 100° 23.658'

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Templo del Ex-Convento de Santa Clara de Jesus
Fundación de 1607 patrocinada por el cacique otomí Diego de Tapia y su hija Luisa del Espíritu Santo. Este edificio lo habitaron las monjas claristas desde 1633 hasta la exclaustración de 1864.El templo fue construido por los indios. Se terminó en 1666 bajo la dirección del arquitecto José de Bayas Delgado. Los retablos actuales de la nave son del siglo XVIII, el de San Juan Nepomuceno es obra de los ensambladores Luis Ramos Franco y Pedro José de Rojas, los demás del arquitecto Francisco Martínez Gudiño, así como la fachada del coro y el púlpito. El altar mayor data de 1845. El convento sirvió de prisión a Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez en 1810. Desde 1921 el templo es sede de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Santiago de Querétaro, 13 de enero de 2007IV Centenario de la Fundación. Mina Ramírez Montes, Niñas, doncellas, vírgenes eternas: Santa Clara de Querétaro (1607-1864). Mexico, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Investigaciones Estéticas, 2005.
English translation:Temple of the Ex-Convent of Santa Clara de Jesus Its founding in 1607 was sponsored by the Otomí chief Diego de Tapia and his daughter Luisa del Espíritu Santo. This building was inhabited by Clarist
nuns from 1633 until the exclaustration of 1864. The temple was built by Indians. It was finished in 1666 under the direction of the architect José de Bayas Delgado. The current altarpieces of the nave are from the 18th century, the one of San Juan Nepomuceno is the work of Luis Ramos Franco and Pedro José de Rojas. The other altars are the work of architect Francisco Martínez Gudiño. He also built the facade of the choir and the pulpit . The main altar dates from 1845.The convent served as a prison for Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez in 1810. Since 1921 the temple is home to the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Santiago de Querétaro, January 13, 2007 IV Century of the Foundation. Mina Ramírez Montes, Girls, maidens and eternal virgins: Santa Clara de Querétaro (1607-1864). Mexico, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Institute of Aesthetic Research, 2005.
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HM NumberHM1W5L
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Year Placed2005
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Date Added Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at 9:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14Q E 354691 N 2277616
Decimal Degrees20.59200000, -100.39430000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 20° 35.52', W 100° 23.658'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds20° 35' 31.2" N, 100° 23' 39.48" W
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Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 42 Calle Francisco I. Madero, Santiago de Querétaro Querétaro 76000, MX
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