popocatepetl monasteries
states: [mexico]
category: cultural
year: 1994
location: Morelos and Puebla States / Municipalities: Atlatlauhcan, Cuernavaca, Tetela del Volcan, Yautepec, Ocuituco, Tepoztlan, Tlayacapan, Totolapan, Yecapixtla and Zacualpan de Amilpas in Morelos. Calpan, Huetotzingo and Tochimilco in Puebla.
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 18.9347200000, -98.8977800000
visited: 2023
The Popocatepetl Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, are a collection of 14th and 15th-century monasteries built by Augustinian, Franciscan, and Dominican friars. These well-preserved structures showcase a unique blend of European architectural styles adapted to the local environment, reflecting the early evangelization efforts in the New World. Notable for their historical and cultural significance, the monasteries feature impressive frescoes, altarpieces, and layouts that influenced later colonial architecture.
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