Chapel Of The Rosario, Puebla
The Chapel of the Rosario, located within the Templo de Santo Domingo in Puebla, Mexico, is an example of 17th-century New Spanish Baroque architecture. It was once called a candidate for eight wonder of the world.
History
Built between 1650 and 1690, it was the first chapel in Mexico dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary. Known as "The House of Gold" and called the "eighth wonder of the world," its interior features lavish gold leaf, intricate stucco reliefs, and symbolic religious art. Highlights include a gilded dome with 60 angelic figures and an ornate altar honoring the Virgin Mary.
References
- ^ Art, Philadelphia Museum of (1908). Philadelphia Museum of Art Bulletin. Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- ^ yitsadmin (2024-07-06). "Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo, Puebla, Maxico". Catholic Shrine Basilica. Archived from the original on 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "Chapel of the Rosary, basilica di San Domenico, Bologna - Discover Baroque Art - Virtual Museum". baroqueart.museumwnf.org. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "Rosary Chapel". Atlas Obscura. Archived from the original on 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Holland, Pam (2015-03-29). "Capturing the beauty. Capilla del Rosario, Beautiful Baroque Chapel". I am Pam Holland. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Pacheco, Ana (2022-03-18). "Santa Fe's Rosario Chapel History". History in Santa Fe. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
External links
Media related to Santo Domingo Church, Puebla at Wikimedia Commons
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