In past posts I have written about the beauty and uniqueness of Mexican baroque music. In this post I share some of my pictures of the most striking examples of Mexican baroque architecture or Barroco Novohispano.
Consecrated in 1649, the Cathedral of Puebla has nothing to envy from cathedrals in Spain and other European countries. Bishop of Puebla, Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, was responsible for the completion of the magnificent cathedral.
Beautiful 17th century choir with an 18th century organ, Puebla.
High altar from 1819
El Altar de los Reyes, Puebla. This 1649 Altar of Kings represents various saintly kings from history
Oftentimes called the “House of Gold,” the Capilla del Rosario of Puebla is considered one of Mexico’s greatest expressions of religious art. Dominican friars began its construction in 1650 and completed it in 1690.
The choir of the Capilla del Rosario
Detail of the intricate work of 18 karat gold found in the whole chapel
Altar and dome of the Capilla del Rosario, Puebla
Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City, 1571
[Pictures: Mexico, 2012]
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