Templo El Carmen

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The Carmelite order was established here in 1614. Expansion of the church began in 1685 & was completed in 1756.

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Photos

Exterior
in swapped RGB channels. Located on Juárez & Morelos, the church is famous for the many pigeons that flock to the square in front of the church.

Side view
The church Is dedicated to the Virgin of Carmen.

View from the back of the church.
El Carmen is one of the first churches in the city
& one of the largest.

This may have been the convent?

Interior
The attractive dome.

Main altar
in swapped RGB channels.

The main altar features a statue of Our Lady of Carmen holding the Infant of Prague.

Large painting of St. Teresa of Avila on right side of main altar.

Gifts for the Infant of Prague?

View to the choir loft

Stained glass window

Comments

[Fred Perry]

Very nice, Rainy.
The church doesn't look like much from the outside, but your extensive coverage show that they have certainly preserved it well inside. It's good to see that it hasn't been desecrated or downgraded from its original purpose during the Revolution.

[Ben H]

Another impressive house of worship
Thanks for sharing.