Places to visit in San Cristobal de las Casas
Attraction

Santa Lucia Church

Santa Lucia Church
Attraction

Santa Lucia Church

Av. Insurgentes 28, Barrio de Santa Lucía, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29250.

Free

Monday through Sunday 09:00 am - 01:30 pm, Monday through Sunday 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm

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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
Church main entrance
Neoclassical architecture in its facade
Neoclassical architecture in its facade
It was built next to the former Hospital of the Poor
It was built next to the former Hospital of the Poor
Bust of a monk located on the esplanade of the churc
Bust of a monk located on the esplanade of the churc
church built between 1884 and 1892
church built between 1884 and 1892
Main nave
Main nave
Statue of Saint Martin de Porres also called Martin of Charity
Statue of Saint Martin de Porres also called Martin of Charity
Altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Wood Sculpture of The Passion of Christ
Wood Sculpture of The Passion of Christ
Pulpit
Pulpit
Little church located 4 blocks from downtown
Little church located 4 blocks from downtown
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Av. Insurgentes 28, Barrio de Santa Lucía, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29250.