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Church · Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro
Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo
Baroque church from 1752 with volute-shaped buttresses, an ornate tower and gilded altarpieces inside.
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About Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo
The temple of Santa Rosa de Viterbo was completed in 1752 for a convent of nuns. On the outside, the volute-shaped buttresses, the tiled dome and the ornate tower make it one of the most original churches of Mexican Baroque.
The interior features gilded churrigueresque altarpieces, a marquetry pulpit with ivory and mother-of-pearl, and a sacristy with a portrait of Sister Ana María de San Francisco y Neve. The choir is protected by wrought-iron grilles.
The tower houses what is considered the first repeating clock in the Americas, which struck the hours twice.
A few blocks away is the temple of Santa Clara, another convent church with gilded altarpieces, and the two are often visited together.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, outside Mass times.
How to get there
At the corner of Arteaga and Ezequiel Montes streets, in downtown Querétaro, within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas.
Tip
Also visit the temple of Santa Clara, a few blocks away, with similar altarpieces.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo
What is special about Santa Rosa de Viterbo?
The volute buttresses, the ornate tower and the interior with gilded altarpieces and a marquetry pulpit.
When was Santa Rosa de Viterbo built?
It was completed in 1752.
Is Santa Rosa de Viterbo near the center?
Yes, a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas.