Things to do in Mexico City, Mexico: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

December 12, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
Restaurants in Mexico City

1. La Ensenanza

Calle Donceles 104, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

La Ensenanza

This famous baroque church is an impressive presence on the city's Zócalo.

2. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

Avenida 16 de Septiembre Colonia Centro, Mexico City 06010 Mexico 52 5 5129467 http://www.catedralmetropolitanademexico.mx
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4.5 based on 4,882 reviews

Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

One of the largest churches in Latin America, this famous cathedral dominates the Zócalo.

Reviewed By k7vidya - London, United Kingdom

This cathedral was built on top of the foundation of the Aztec Temple, in 16th century by Spanish and one of the biggest of its kind. This impressive cathedral forms one side of the Zocalo, the Historic center of Mexico City, so you won’t miss it. It has a mix of architecture and a couple of different chapels for mass. During the mass, the main chapel will have the front portion sectioned off, so those wanting to attend can do so in peace. You can see how the various earthquakes have damaged the foundation of the building. Once inside (especially the chapel on the right) you can see how slanted the structure has become due to weak ground and major earthquakes in 1985 and then 2017. Slant of this building can be noticed from outside too.

3. Pinacoteca de la Profesa

Calle Isabel La Catolica 21 Francisco I. Madero, Mexico City 06010 Mexico +52 55 5521 8362 http://www.facebook.com/Oratorianos/
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Pinacoteca de la Profesa

The art gallery at "La Profesa" opens in 1987 trying to share the wondefull collection of paintings (more tan 450) that have been in their custody since the XVII century. Every saturday at noon is open free of charge to the public and the director of the gallery guides the visit.

4. Iglesia de Santa Teresa la Antigua

Calle Licenciado Verdad 8, Mexico City 06000 Mexico 52-5-5427633
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Iglesia de Santa Teresa la Antigua

This baroque-style 17th-century church is known for its huge domed top.

5. Sagrario Metropolitano

Plaza de la Constitucion, Mexico City 06010 Mexico 52 5 512 9467 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/mexico/mexico-city-cathedral
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Sagrario Metropolitano

Located next to the Metropolitan Cathedral, this stone church is of equal architectural beauty and significance.

Reviewed By marye1231 - Olympia, United States

Really a beautiful cathedral in spite of its rolling floor. Between earthquakes and a sinking city, who knows how much longer this church will be here. The altars are amazing. Money was not a concern when they built this cathedral.

6. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Loreto

San Ildelfonso, Mexico City 06010 Mexico
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Loreto

This church, built in the early 1800's, offers stunning architectural details.

7. Templo de Regina Coelli

Regina y Bolivar Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06040 Mexico +52 5 5420225 http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx/detalle.php
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Templo de Regina Coelli

8. Sinagoga Historica Justo Sierrra

Calle Justo Sierra 71 Justo Sierra, No. 71, col. Centro, Mexico City 02710 Mexico +52 55224828 [email protected] http://sinagogajustosierra.com/
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Sinagoga Historica Justo Sierrra

Reviewed By 759elib - Sydney, Australia

Its like been dropped into a synagogue in Lithuania . The temple on the second level of the interior building, has double-height ceilings and a wraparound upper level that looks down on the congregation. Gold details, meticulously painted ceiling in rich hues of blue, green, and yellow, with ornate wood menorahs that are a centrepiece of this exquisite place of worship and architectural style

9. Estatua Ecuestre de Carlos IV

Centro Historico, Centro, 06010 Centro, CDMX Calle Tacuba 8, Mexico City 06000 Mexico http://www.mexicomaxico.org/Caballito/caballito.htm
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Estatua Ecuestre de Carlos IV

10. Plaza de las Tres Culturas

Eje Central esquina Eje Uno Norte Tlatelolco, Mexico City 06900 Mexico http://www.tlatelolco.inah.gob.mx
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4.0 based on 271 reviews

Plaza de las Tres Culturas

This plaza is influenced by Aztec, Spanish and modern Mexican cultures and is the location of the remains of Tlatelolco, an old Aztec city.

Reviewed By 59alexanderf - Fort Lauderdale, United States

Interesting site as you have architectural remain from 3 different times and cultures. It is unique, lots of history

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