Church of Santa Inés, Mexico City

Name: Church of Santa Inés
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#93 among attractions in Mexico City

Church, Baroque architecture

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The Church of Santa Inés is a church located at 26 Moneda Street, just northeast of the Zócalo, Mexico City, Mexico. The building, formerly part of the Convent of Santa Inés, is considered to be a mix of styles between Mexican Baroque and Neoclassical. The church was completely finished in 1770. ()

Coordinates: 19°26'0"N, 99°7'45"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Church of Santa Inés – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~820 ftSW
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~1420 ftW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Santa Inés?

Nearby attractions include Museo José Luis Cuevas, Mexico City (1 min walk), Academia de San Carlos, Mexico City (1 min walk), Houses of the Mayorazgo de Guerrero, Mexico City (2 min walk), Museo Nacional de las Culturas, Mexico City (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of Santa Inés by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Santa Inés:

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Allende • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)

Bus

Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)
Mixcalco • Lines: 4 (11 min walk)

Train

Merced (16 min walk)
Isabel la Católica (20 min walk)