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San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco

National Monuments of MexicoRoman Catholic churches in Mexico City
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San Bernardino de Siena Church is the parish church of the borough of Xochimilco in Mexico City. The church and former monastery complex was built in the 16th century over a former pre Hispanic temple as part of evangelization efforts after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. Since its construction, it has been the center of much of Xochimilco’s history and social life, including ceremonies related to is famous image of the Child Jesus called the Niñopa. The interior of the church contains a rare 16th-century altarpiece in Plateresque style with no columns or other such supports. The only other altarpiece like it is in Huejotzingo, Puebla.

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San Bernardino de Siena Church, Xochimilco
Cerrada Segunda Violeta, Mexico City

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Cátedral de San Bernardino de Siena

Cerrada Segunda Violeta
16070 Mexico City
Mexico
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