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Santo Domingo and the Capilla del Rosario, Puebla

Exterior of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Panoramic view of Santo Domingo (right, 1611) and the Capilla del Rosario (left, 1690). Photo Creative Commons License Ramon Leon Rosas.

Virgin Icon
Exterior of the Capilla del Rosario. Photo Creative Commons License Robin Nystrom.

Capilla del Rosario
Interior of the Capilla del Rosario. Photo Creative Commons License Ramon Leon Rosas.

Altar and Dome
Altar and dome of the Capilla del Rosario. Photo licensed under GFDL.

Virgin Icon
Icon of the Virgin Mary in the chapel's altar. Photo Creative Commons License Robin Nystrom.




The church of Santo Domingo in Puebla is especially famed for its Capilla del Rosario (1690), an impressive sight with overwhelming Baroque decoration and lavish use of gold leaf.

History

The Iglesia de Santo Domingo was the church of a Dominican monastery (no longer active) completed in 1611. Its Capilla del Rosario was built in 1690 in honor of the Virgin of the Rosary.

What to See

The church of Santo Domingo is worth a look; its interior is lined with some impressive Baroque altars and contains a fine onyx pulpit.

But the main attraction here is the Capilla del Rosario, one of the most elaborately decorated Baroque chapels in Mexico. The walls and dome are completely coated with ornate sculpture in gold leaf and plaster, including saints, cherubs, and dancing angels. On the walls, golden vines form the frames of six paintings depicting the mysteries of the rosary.

Quick Facts

Site Information
Names: Santo Domingo and the Capilla del Rosario; Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Location:Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Faith:Christianity
Denomination:Catholic
Order:Dominican
Dedication:St. Dominic
Categories: Churches; Abbeys & Monasteries
Architecture: Baroque
Date:1611; 1690
Status:active
Visitor Information
Address:5 de Mayo and 4 Poniente, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Coordinates: 19.046737° N, 98.197984° W   (view on Google Maps)
Phone:222/242-36-43
Opening hours:Open daily
Cost:Free

Note: This information was accurate when published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

Travel Resources

Location Map

Below is a location map and aerial view of Santo Domingo and the Capilla del Rosario. Using the buttons on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. For a larger view, see our Puebla Map.

Article Sources

  1. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide to Mexico (2003), 152.
  2. Puebla Attractions: Churches - Frommer's Mexico


Last updated on January 20, 2010.






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