Capilla del Rosario, Puebla

Name: Capilla del Rosario
Address: 5 de Mayo, Centro Histórico, Puebla, Mexico

#51 among attractions in Puebla

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The Chapel of the Virgen del Rosario is the chapel attached to the Church of Santo Domingo in the city of Puebla, Puebla, Mexico. Work of the 17th century, summit of the New Spanish Baroque, was described in its time as the Eighth Wonder of the World by Friar Diego de Gorozpe, in a print of 1690, regarded like this for a long time in New Spain, as well as La Casa de Oro and Domus Aurea. It is one of the most prominent examples of the New Spanish Baroque and one of the greatest artistic-religious achievements in Mexico. It is a chapel full of symbolisms, where each element represents something related to the Catholicism and Dominican Order beliefs. It is located on pedestrian avenue 5 de Mayo number 407. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 19°2'47"N, 98°11'54"W

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5 de Mayo, Centro HistóricoPuebla Mexico

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Capilla del Rosario – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puebla Cathedral, Templo conventual de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Church of San Cristóbal, Church of Analco.

~1350 ftS
Grand cathedral with an octagonal altar
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Church, Baroque architecture
Templo conventual de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Puebla
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Church of Analco, Puebla
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~50 ftNE
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~820 ftS
City hall
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0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museo Amparo, Puebla
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1.2 miS
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Church
Parish of la Santa Cruz, Puebla
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~1480 ftS
Museum, Library
Biblioteca Palafoxiana, Puebla
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0.7 miSE
Church
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Luz, Puebla
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Which popular attractions are close to Capilla del Rosario?

Nearby attractions include Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla (1 min walk), Municipal Hall of Puebla, Puebla (4 min walk), Museo de la Revolución Mexicana, Puebla (6 min walk), Museo Universitario Casa de los Muñecos, Puebla (6 min walk).

How to get to Capilla del Rosario by public transport?

The nearest stations to Capilla del Rosario:

Bus

Ruta (13 min walk)
Mercado de Sabores • Lines: L2 (14 min walk)

Train

Tren Turístico Puebla-Cholula (18 min walk)