Church of San Bernardo, Mexico City

Name: Church of San Bernardo
Address: Av. 20 de Noviembre 33, Mexico City, 06000, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5512 5095

#210 among attractions in Mexico City

Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Spiritual

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The Church of San Bernardo stands at the corner of Avenida 20 de Noviembre and Venustiano Carranza Street just south of the Zocalo or main plaza of Mexico City. It was part of a convent of the same name that was founded in 1636, but was closed along with all convents and monasteries during the La Reforma period in 1861. Currently, only the church remains of the convent complex. ()

Local name: Iglesia de San Bernardo Completed: 1687 (337 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 19°25'51"N, 99°8'2"W

Address

Av. 20 de Noviembre 33Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06000 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5512 5095

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Church of San Bernardo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Nacional, Templo Mayor, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Zócalo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of San Bernardo?

Nearby attractions include House of the Count De la Torre Cosío y la Cortina, Mexico City (2 min walk), House of the Marquis of Uluapa, Mexico City (2 min walk), Mexico City administrative buildings, Mexico City (2 min walk), Plaza Tenochtitlán, Mexico City (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of San Bernardo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of San Bernardo:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Isabel la Católica (11 min walk)
Bellas Artes (15 min walk)

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (13 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (15 min walk)