Amazing This beautiful church hides a wealth of tradition in A Truly Jaw-Dropping Way

This beautiful church hides a wealth of tradition in A Truly Jaw-Dropping Way -

There is no doubt that the church of Santa Maria Tonantzintla San Andres Cholula, Mexico, is beautiful from the outside. Its pattern, red façade and pretty blue detailing its bells at the entrance lined with trees, it is a lovely sight to see.

The church dates back about 500 years, when construction began. For a variety of reasons, however, it was not completed until the early 20th century.

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Yet it retains a traditional Mexican or New Spanish baroque style. This style is similar to the ornate European-style, which featured a lot of frills, the intricate details, and colors, but in the Mexican style, he also saw many indigenous influence.

Take a moment to understand that details of the arrow.

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Inside the walls and ceiling are a bawdy figures and details, full of color and life.

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There are hundreds and hundreds of human figures, reflecting the figures both Catholic faith and native religions, which makes the church a unique blend of cultures.

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Even the name reflects the merger of these crops. "Santa Maria" refers to the Virgin Mary in the Catholic tradition, while "Tonantzintla" means "the place of our mother" in the native language, after the Aztec goddess Tonantzin. Both names reflect worship and honor a female figure, and bring the two religions, which may seem very different, a common ground.

Each figure has been carefully painted.

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They also represent both indigenous and white populations, according to their colors, hairstyles and facial features.

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in addition to human figures, plaster decorations also include flowers, fruits, birds, masks and abstract images.

The exterior of the church, with its decorated gates.

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If you're ever in Mexico and want to have a real idea of ​​the history and culture of the region, Santa Maria Tonantzintla should definitely be on your itinerary . Its blend of diverse cultures and beautiful styles is guaranteed to be a sight to see.

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