Churches and temples of Oaxaca | Tourist Attractions

The Dominican friars arrived in New Spain in 1526, and soon they entered Oaxacan territory to undertake the construction of their convents, which would be the main scene of their evangelizing work. Also called fortress-convents due to the majesty of their proportions, these buildings generally consisted of the following architectural parts: in front of the temple, an extensive open space that formed the atrium; the temple itself, destined for religious services; the cloister, where the cells or rooms of the friars were located, and the open chapel, in which worship was held in the open air when the Indians were gathered in the atrium.

Oaxaca is one of the states of Mexico with the largest number of religious temples, many of them stand out for their incredible history, architecture, and majesty.

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