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Santa Lucia Church

Places to visit in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas

Places to visit Santa Lucia Church San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas

Av. Insurgentes Esq. Ramón Corona, Barrio de Santa Lucía

Neoclassical architecture in its facade, Santa Lucia Church

The Iglesia de Santa Lucia, is the work of architect Carlos Z. Flores, and was built between 1884 and 1892 in what was a chapel in ruins.

In neoclassical style, this church is composed of a single nave with pilasters attached to the walls and propped up arches. The altarpiece of the main altar is in a Gothic style, with elements of neo-classical architecture and art nouveau.

Festival Day: December 13.

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Church main entrance, Santa Lucia ChurchNeoclassical architecture in its facade, Santa Lucia ChurchIt was built next to the former Hospital of the Poor , Santa Lucia ChurchBust of a monk located on the esplanade of the churc, Santa Lucia Churchchurch built between 1884 and 1892, Santa Lucia ChurchMain nave, Santa Lucia ChurchStatue of Saint Martin de Porres also called Martin of Charity, Santa Lucia ChurchAltar to the Virgin of Guadalupe, Santa Lucia ChurchWood Sculpture of The Passion of Christ, Santa Lucia ChurchPulpit, Santa Lucia ChurchLittle church located 4 blocks from downtown , Santa Lucia Church

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