Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church, Mexico City

Name: Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church
Address: San Ildefonso 80, Mexico City, 06000, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5702 7850

#187 among attractions in Mexico City

Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church, Mexico City

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The Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church in the historic center of Mexico City was the last major church constructed during the colonial period. Constructed between 1806 and 1819, the church tilts significantly to one side due to being constructed of stone of two different weights. Loreto is one of a number of churches in the historic district that the Archdiocese of Mexico says is in imminent danger of being lost due to structural damage from the uneven sinking. In front of the church is a plaza named after the church which used to be the site of Mexico City’s first synagogue. ()

Local name: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Loreto Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 19°26'11"N, 99°7'39"W

Address

San Ildefonso 80Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06000 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5702 7850

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Day trips

Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church?

Nearby attractions include Abelardo L. Rodríguez Market, Mexico City (2 min walk), Historic Synagogue Justo Sierra 71, Mexico City (3 min walk), San Pedro y San Pablo College, Mexico City (3 min walk), Museo de la Luz, Mexico City (5 min walk).

How to get to Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church:

Bus

Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (1 min walk)
Mixcalco • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (11 min walk)
Tepito • Lines: B (13 min walk)

Train

Merced (20 min walk)
Bellas Artes (22 min walk)