Trip Planner: Mexico / Central Mexico and Gulf Coast / Michoacan / Morelia / Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego

Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego, Morelia

4.9

#2 of 8 in Historic Sites in Morelia

Must see · Religious Site · Tourist Spot

Create an itinerary including Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego

Towering over the plaza, Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego represents an 18th-century church featuring a baroque façade and a lavishly decorated interior. The interior walls and roof are covered with a detailed pattern, elegantly painted in a mix of gold, blue, and pink. Seventeenth century oil paintings line the walls, depicting the Spanish missionaries' conquest over the religious traditions of the Aztecs. Overall the church produces an ambience portraying a dazzling example of art, Mexican culture, and religion. Put Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego into our Morelia trip planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Morelia.

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego

FROM $24 BOOK WITH VIATOR Morelia City Tour Morelia City Tour

5.0

Duration: 3 hours

Tours from $24 ›

Santuario de Guadalupe y Exconvento de San Diego reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

598 reviews

Google

4.8

By Galyru

I was brought here by a tour guide. The church is breath taking and it was interesting to learn about it. From the outside it looks like any other building but inside is unbelievably beautiful.

I was brought here by a tour guide. The church is breath taking and it was interesting to learn about it. From the outside it looks like any other building but inside is unbelievably beautiful. more »
By vagabondginger

You absolutely must go into this plain looking church as the interior is extraordinary. So much gold - so over the top beautiful. Just when you thought you couldn't see anything more beautiful in all.... more

You absolutely must go into this plain looking church as the interior is extraordinary. So much gold - so over the top beautiful. Just when you thought you couldn't see anything more beautiful in all.... more »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By gixxerjo

Such a Beautiful temple. Secure location/area. I highly recommend if given the opportunity a visit to this temple.

more less
By luan 2lu

It may not look that impressive from the outside! but as soon as you walk inside your eyes go crazy at all the details, the colors, the paintings, the ceilings! this is the most beautiful church I have ever been to! even if you are not catholic it is beautiful stop by!!!

more less

See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to Morelia

Get a personalized trip

A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences

Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules

Book it

Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off

Manage it

Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.

Know more