Sanctuary of Atotonilco
Santuario de Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco
church in
Guanajuato
#10 in Guanajuato
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#145 in Mexico
About
The Sanctuary of Atotonilco, located in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, is an exquisite Baroque church complex renowned for its elaborate interior murals and rich historical significance. Founded in the mid-18th century by Father Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro, the sanctuary is often referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of Mexico" due to the intricate and extensive frescoes that adorn its walls and ceilings, depicting biblical scenes and themes of redemption. This religious site played a pivotal role during the Mexican War of Independence when Father Miguel Hidalgo took its banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe as a symbol for the insurgent movement.
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