Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy, Mexico City

Name: Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#67 among attractions in Mexico City

Church, Neoclassical architecture

Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy

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Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy, Mexico City

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The Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy is a church in the historic center of Mexico City, Mexico. Originally a convent for orphaned and undowried girls, Jesús María was the third Conceptionist convent in Mexico City when it was formed in 1580. Its founders were granted financial support from Phillip II of Spain, who planned to make Jesús María a leading convent in New Spain. ()

Coordinates: 19°25'55"N, 99°7'41"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1080 ftW
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~1740 ftW
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~1670 ftSW
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~1280 ftNW
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~1420 ftS
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~860 ftW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy?

Nearby attractions include Academia de San Carlos, Mexico City (3 min walk), Church of Santa Inés, Mexico City (3 min walk), Museo José Luis Cuevas, Mexico City (4 min walk), La Santísima Church, Mexico City (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Convent of Jesús María and Our Lady of Mercy:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Merced • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Bus

Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)
Mixcalco • Lines: 4 (11 min walk)

Train

Merced (13 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (19 min walk)