Places to visit in San Luis Potosí
Architecture

The Interior of El Carmen Church

The Interior of El Carmen Church
Architecture

The Interior of El Carmen Church

(444) 812 2878.

Manuel José Othón 410, Centro, San Luís Potosí, S.L.P.. 78000.

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Monday through Sunday 07:00 am - 09:00 pm

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The Iglesia del Carmen of San Luis Potosi is a magnificent monument, and one of the most representative Baroque Churrigueresque churches in Mexico.
The carved work on its facade and front Josephine entryway is notable, which is located on the north side.

Inside you can admire magnificent gilded stone altars.  Most noteworthy is the one that stands in the left transept, called the Mother of God and the Seven Princes, which opens into the nich of the Virgin, a superb altar made of gilded wood. The neo-classic principal altar is the work of artist Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras. And in the sacristy, the paintings of Francisco A. Vallejo are found.

On one side of the church is the Museum of the Viceroyalty (Museo del Virreinato), which exhibits paintings, sculptures and period furniture.

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Neoclassic side altars
Neoclassic side altars
Carved detail of the Way of the Cross
Carved detail of the Way of the Cross
The Altarpiece of the Five Lords
The Altarpiece of the Five Lords
Staute of San Joaquin
Staute of San Joaquin
The Neoclassic stone and marble main altar by Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras
The Neoclassic stone and marble main altar by Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras
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(444) 812 2878.

Manuel José Othón 410, Centro, San Luís Potosí, S.L.P.. 78000.