La Enseñanza Church, Mexico City

Name: La Enseñanza Church
Address: Donceles 102, Mexico City, 06010, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5702 1843

#208 among attractions in Mexico City

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La Enseñanza Church is located on 104 Donceles Street in the historic center of Mexico City. The Mexican Churrigueresque style of this church, especially that of its altarpieces, is upheld as the pinnacle of the Baroque period in Mexico, as this style soon gave way to the Neoclassic shortly after this church was built. The church’s official name is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. The former convent was called El Convento de la Enseñanza La Antigua, from which is derived the church’s popular name. After the Reform War, the convent was disbanded. The complex has had various uses, but the church has been returned to its sacred function. ()

Coordinates: 19°26'10"N, 99°7'56"W

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Donceles 102Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06010 Mexico

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+52 55 5702 1843

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La Enseñanza Church – 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 La Enseñanza Church?

Nearby attractions include El Colegio Nacional, Mexico City (1 min walk), Palace of the Marqués del Apartado, Mexico City (1 min walk), Museo de la Caricatura, Mexico City (2 min walk), Centro Cultural de España en México, Mexico City (2 min walk).

How to get to La Enseñanza Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Enseñanza Church:

Bus

República de Argentina • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (15 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (20 min walk)