Church of Nuestra Señora de Loreto, México city
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The Nuestra Señora de Loreto (Our Lady of Loreto) Church in the historic center of Mexico City was the last major church constructed during the colonial period. Constructed between 1806 and 1819, the church its significantly to one side due to being constructed of stone of two different weights. Loreto is one of a number of churches in the historic district that the Archdiocese of Mexico says is in imminent danger of being lost due to structural damage from the uneven sinking. In front of the church is a plaza named after the church which used to be the site of Mexico City’s first synagogue.
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The church outside
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View of facade from plaza
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Close up of facade
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Upper portion of facade with bell towers
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Relief of Our Lady of Loreto in main portal
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View of facade from southeast
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Side of church with dome
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The dome
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View of church from back
Inside the church
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View of rotunda from nave
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View of cupola from rotunda entrance
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Cupola of the church
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Ceiling of the nave
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Side chapel in good condition
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Choir with organ near main entrance
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Nuestro Señor de la Humilidad annex
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Image of Nuestro Señor de la Humilidad
The plaza
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Looking SW onto the plaza
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NE corner of the plaza
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Plaza fountain,church in background
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Fountain and west side of plaza
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Obrera University on north side of plaza