Cidade do México: Excursão a Pé pela História do Catolicismo com Guia

Highlights

• Discover the history of Catholicism in Mexico City on a guided walking tour
• Visit the Church of San Francisco, built using stones from Moctezuma’s zoo
• Learn about the complex process of converting millions to a new faith
• See the Templo de San Felipe de Jesús, dedicated to Mexico's first saint
• Explore the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, a symbol of power and politics

Description

Uncover the complex, dramatic, and deeply spiritual history of Catholicism in Mexico on this intensive 2-hour walking tour. Mexico City’s historic core is built literally and figuratively on top of the Aztec empire. By visiting three distinctly different churches, trace the timeline of faith from the earliest Franciscan arrivals to the heights of colonial Spanish power and the emergence of uniquely Mexican Catholic traditions. Begin at what remains of one of the first and largest Franciscan monasteries in the Americas. Built using stones from Moctezuma’s zoo, this church represents the absolute beginning of Catholic evangelization in mainland North America. Learn how early missionaries adapted to indigenous cultures, the strategic choices behind building churches directly over Aztec sacred sites, and the complex process of converting millions of people to a new faith. Next, visit the Templo de San Felipe de Jesús. Located right next door, this striking Neo-Romanesque and Baroque church offers a sharp contrast to the Franciscan simplicity. It is dedicated to Saint Philip of Jesus, a Mexico City native who became Mexico's first canonized saint after being martyred in Japan in 1597. Discover how the Catholic Church in Mexico connected to the broader global Spanish empire via the Manila Galleon trade routes, and how the reverence of home-grown saints shaped a distinct Mexican identity independent from Spain. Finish your tour at the crown jewel of the Zócalo. Taking nearly 250 years to build (1573–1813), this massive structure encapsulates centuries of changing artistic tastes, containing everything from Gothic vaults to towering gold Baroque altarpieces. Learn about the powerful alliance between the Spanish Crown and Rome, where bishops frequently doubled as political rulers (viceroys). Explore the concept of syncretism (the blending of Aztec and Catholic practices), look at the stunning Altar of the Kings, and discuss the modern cultural impact of Catholicism on everyday Mexican life.

Includes

Excursão guiada a pé Visita à Igreja de São Francisco Visita ao Templo de San Felipe de Jesús Visita à Catedral Metropolitana da Cidade do México Barra de proteína Garrafa d'água

Excludes

Gorjetas são opcionais

Important Information

• De junho a meados de setembro é a estação chuvosa na Cidade do México, por isso, leve um guarda-chuva ou capa de chuva. Ritmo: Esta excursão está rigorosamente programada para durar 2 horas. Passamos cerca de 15 a 20 minutos dentro de cada espaço sagrado, com breves explicações históricas do lado de fora. Certifique-se de usar calçados confortáveis. Esta excursão é destinada a pessoas que querem saber mais sobre a história católica e sobre a conquista.

Easy cancellation

Cancele com até 24 horas de antecedência e obtenha reembolso integral