San Pedro y San Pablo College, Mexico City

Name: San Pedro y San Pablo College
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#280 among attractions in Mexico City

Church, Baroque architecture, Hispanic colonial architecture

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San Pedro y San Pablo College, Mexico City

Facts and practical information

The San Pedro y San Pablo College is a colonial church and former Jesuit house, built in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, located in the historical center of Mexico City, Mexico. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'12"N, 99°7'45"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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San Pedro y San Pablo College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Nacional, Templo Mayor, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público.

~1680 ftSW
Palace with government offices
Palacio Nacional, Mexico City
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Palacio Nacional stands as a testament to the nation's rich history and cultural heritage. This grandiose building, located on the east side of the Zócalo, the city's main square, has been a key witness to the unfolding of...
~950 ftSW
Museum dedicated to the Aztecs
Templo Mayor, Mexico City
5 min walk • The Templo Mayor, a pivotal archaeological site and museum nestled in the heart of Mexico City, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Aztec civilization. Once the central temple of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, this majestic structure was dedicated to the...
~1550 ftSW
Grand cathedral with a storied past
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico City
8 min walk • The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral stands as a monumental emblem of faith in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. This magnificent church, the largest cathedral in the Americas, is a blend of architectural styles, predominantly Baroque and Neo-Classical, reflecting...
~1250 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, Mexico City
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público is a cultural gem that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the artistic heritage of Mexico. This museum, situated within the historic Palacio Nacional, showcases a...
~410 ftW
Art museum and cultural center with murals
Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City
2 min walk • Colegio de San Ildefonso, currently is a museum and cultural center in Mexico City, considered to be the birthplace of the Mexican muralism movement. San Ildefonso began as a prestigious Jesuit boarding school, and after the Reform War it gained educational prestige again as National Preparatory School.
~1320 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Academia de San Carlos, Mexico City
7 min walk • The Academy of San Carlos is located at 22 Academia Street in just northeast of the main plaza of Mexico City. It was the first major art academy and the first art museum in the Americas. It was founded in 1781 as the School of Engraving and moved to the Academia Street location about 10 years later.
~1160 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Santa Inés, Mexico City
6 min walk • 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.
~660 ftE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Abelardo L. Rodríguez Market, Mexico City
4 min walk • The Abelardo L. Rodriguez Market is a traditional public market located in the historic center of Mexico City, northeast of the main plaza, or Zocalo. It was built in 1934 as a prototype for a more modern marketplace and has a number of unusual features such as day care and an auditorium.
~1010 ftSW
Palace
Palace of the Marqués del Apartado, Mexico City
5 min walk • The Palace of the Marquis del Apartado is a historic residence located in Mexico City, just to the northeast of the city's Zocalo in the Historic center of Mexico City. It was built between 1795 and 1805 over one of the pyramids of the Aztec sacred precinct in Tenochtitlan.
~1410 ftS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museo Nacional de las Culturas, Mexico City
7 min walk • The Museo Nacional de las Culturas is a national museum in Mexico City dedicated to education about the world's cultures, both past and present. It is housed in a colonial-era building that used to be the mint for making coins. Prior to this, the site was the home of the location of the Moctezuma's Black House.
~1310 ftW
Museum, Modern art museum
Centro Cultural de España en México, Mexico City
7 min walk • The Centro Cultural de España is located at 18 Guatemala Street in the historic center of Mexico City. In the late 1990s, this old mansion just behind the Cathedral was in ruins when the Mexico City government ceded it to the Spanish government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Pedro y San Pablo College?

Nearby attractions include Museo de la Luz, Mexico City (2 min walk), Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City (2 min walk), Nuestra Señora de Loreto Church, Mexico City (3 min walk), Abelardo L. Rodríguez Market, Mexico City (4 min walk).

How to get to San Pedro y San Pablo College by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Pedro y San Pablo College:

Bus

Teatro del Pueblo • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Mixcalco • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)

Metro

Zócalo • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
Lagunilla • Lines: B (13 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (19 min walk)
Merced (21 min walk)