Royal Chapel interior at ex-convent of San Gabriel.

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Ex-Convento de San Gabriel

Cholula


The Ex-Convento de San Gabriel (also known as Plaza de la Concordia), facing the east side of Cholula's huge zócalo, includes a tiny but interesting Franciscan library and three fine churches – Capilla de la Tercera Orden, Capilla Real and Templo de San Gabriel – all of which will appeal to travelers interested in antique books and early religious and Franciscan history.


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1. Capilla Real de Naturales

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The Arabic-style Capilla Real has 49 domes and dates from 1540. The mosque-inspired design makes the yellow church unique to Mexico and creates a…

2. Capilla de la Tercera Orden

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In the middle of Cholula's huge zócalo is the 19th-century Capilla de la Tercera Orden. The church forms part of the Ex-Convento de San Gabriel.

3. Templo de San Gabriel

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The Templo de San Gabriel was founded in 1529 on the site of a pyramid and the ruins of a temple dedicated to Quetzalcóatl. The exterior is partially…

4. Zócalo

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Cholula’s zócalo (in San Pedro Cholula, not to be confused with Zócalo de San Andrés to the east) is so huge and exposed that most people prefer to…

5. Casa del Caballero Águila

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This excellent museum is housed in a fantastically restored colonial building on the zócalo. The small collection includes ceramics and jewelry from the…

6. Parroquia de San Pedro

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This distinctively yellow baroque church has the tallest tower in Cholula and has become an often photographed icon of the city, at least at ground level…

7. Museo de Sitio de Cholula

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This small, well-maintained museum, across the road from the Pirámide Tepanapa ticket office and down some steps, provides the best introduction to the…

8. Pirámide Tepanapa

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The incredible Pirámide Tepanapa looks more like a hill than a pyramid, but it's still the town's big draw, and with miles of tunnels veining the inside…

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