Former Franciscan Convent of San Miguel Arcángel
Former Franciscan Convent of San Miguel Arcángel
The monumentally scaled and awe-inspiring 16th-century fortress-monastery of Huejotzingo, boasting an imposing gothic-plateresque stone facade, exquisite courtyard corner chapels, and a pristine, soaring gold-leaf altarpiece that stands as a supreme treasure of early colonial architecture.
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Former Franciscan Convent of San Miguel Arcángel
Majestic and rich in history, the Former Franciscan Convent of San Miguel Arcángel is one of Huejotzingo’s greatest heritage treasures. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, this impressive complex was begun in 1534 by Fray Juan de Alameda and completed in the late 16th century. Considered the first fortress-temple built in New Spain, its architecture reflects the encounter between European and Indigenous cultures. Its splendid Renaissance altarpiece stands out, along with the four capillas posas located at the corners of the atrium, each dedicated to a different saint, inviting visitors to explore a space filled with symbolism, art, and spirituality.
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