Templo Expiatorio (Expiatory Church), Guadalajara (must see)
The Templo Expiatorio del Sant铆simo Sacramento, or Expiatory Church, is a Catholic church dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament. The church was designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari in the Neo-Gothic architectural style. Construction on the church began in 1897.
Construction on the Expiatory Church halted in 1910 due to the Mexican Revolution. Building did not start again until 1924. Three years later, architect Ignacio Diaz Morales took over the project and oversaw construction until it was completed almost 50 years later. The church was finally complete in 1972.
The church is primarily made of carved stone. The temple's doors are made of granadilla wood, carved by Jes煤s G贸mez Velazco, and they are incrusted with bronze high reliefs made by master Benito Casta帽eda. The three tympana on the church's facade are embellished with Italian mosaics created in the Vatican's Mosaic Factory. The central one represents the Lamb of God; the east, Saint Tarcisius; and the west, Saint Pius X. The church clock, imported from Germany, has a 25-bell carillon.
Tourists are welcome to visit the church for free from 7 AM to 11 PM seven days per week.
Construction on the Expiatory Church halted in 1910 due to the Mexican Revolution. Building did not start again until 1924. Three years later, architect Ignacio Diaz Morales took over the project and oversaw construction until it was completed almost 50 years later. The church was finally complete in 1972.
The church is primarily made of carved stone. The temple's doors are made of granadilla wood, carved by Jes煤s G贸mez Velazco, and they are incrusted with bronze high reliefs made by master Benito Casta帽eda. The three tympana on the church's facade are embellished with Italian mosaics created in the Vatican's Mosaic Factory. The central one represents the Lamb of God; the east, Saint Tarcisius; and the west, Saint Pius X. The church clock, imported from Germany, has a 25-bell carillon.
Tourists are welcome to visit the church for free from 7 AM to 11 PM seven days per week.
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Templo Expiatorio (Expiatory Church) on Map
Sight Name: Templo Expiatorio (Expiatory Church)
Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Guadalajara, Mexico (See walking tours in Guadalajara)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Guadalajara, Mexico
Create Your Own Walk in Guadalajara
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Guadalajara Historical Churches Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Squares of Guadalajara
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Historical Center Walk
Guadalajara is a modern, bustling metropolis with a long history. It was founded in 1542 as part of New Spain. The town was named after Spanish conquistador Nuno de Guzman鈥檚 hometown in Spain.
The city became Mexican state Jalisco鈥檚 largest city and its capital. The town boomed during the 17th century, and it became the nation's second-largest city during the 18th century. Miguel... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
The city became Mexican state Jalisco鈥檚 largest city and its capital. The town boomed during the 17th century, and it became the nation's second-largest city during the 18th century. Miguel... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles