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Cathedral and convent complex · Cuernavaca, Morelos
Catedral de Cuernavaca
16th-century Franciscan complex, part of the monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, a World Heritage Site, with wall paintings of martyrs in Japan.
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About Catedral de Cuernavaca
The Cathedral of the Assumption of Cuernavaca began as the church of the Franciscan convent founded in 1529, one of the first in Mexico. The complex, with high walls, an open chapel and a large atrium, is part of the 16th-century monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
In a 1950s renovation, 17th-century wall paintings were discovered beneath the wall paint showing the martyrdom of Franciscan missionaries in Japan in 1597, including the Mexican San Felipe de Jesús. The interior was left austere to highlight the murals.
In the atrium are other chapels, such as the Third Order chapel, with a baroque façade, and the Carmelite chapel.
The complex is a few blocks from the Palacio de Cortés.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour to an hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, outside of mass times.
How to get there
At the corner of Hidalgo and Morelos, in downtown Cuernavaca, a few blocks from the Palacio de Cortés.
Tip
Notice the murals of the martyrs of Japan on the nave walls.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Catedral de Cuernavaca
Is the Cuernavaca cathedral a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes, as part of the monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, since 1994.
What do the cathedral murals show?
The martyrdom of Franciscan missionaries in Japan, in 1597.
Is the cathedral near the Palacio de Cortés?
Yes, a few blocks away.