Sacred Spaces in Mexico

This baroque wonder is filled with a trove of artistic treasures.

This colorful, geometric church beautifully embodies the Tapatía school of architecture.

Historic poems about the noble act of defecating have been preserved on the wall of this old convent.

This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.

A giant hilltop cross marks the location of a sanctuary with stunning views of Acapulco.

This modernist church's massive sci-fi dome may be one of Latin America's largest.

After a partial collapse in the 1950s, this small church's historic facade lives on.

A close look at the church's walls reveals pieces of Mexico's history.

An eclectic blend of esoteric imagery covers its interior.

This palatial building has lived many lives as a convent, prison, cultural center, state archives, and government offices.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

This one-of-a-kind convent boasts a kaleidoscopic exterior of stars and double-headed eagles.

This ornate church designed by a self-taught architect is an eclectic masterpiece in the heart of Central Mexico.

These nearly 500-year-old scenes are largely faded by the ravages of time, yet still maintain their power to horrify.

These colonial murals are a fascinating hybrid of Spanish and Indigenous aesthetics.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.