Acolman - Fortified Convent of Acolman

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Fortified Convent of Acolman Description

In the 16th c. great importance was generally attached to the design of the entrance façade, reflected here at Acolman by its pure Plateresque style. The finely decorated arch is flanked on either side by twin classical Italian Renaissance pilasters between which are statues of saints under splendidly ornate baldachins. This type of arrangement is almost unknown elsewhere in Mexico. Above the cornice are three niches embellished with sculptures while, higher still, the choir window, similar in style to the portal, displays the richly decorated Augustinian arms on its gable. To the left of the window can be seen the royal arms of Castile and Léon and to the right those of Acolman. A simple bell tower (espadaña) crowns the crenellated façade

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Hobbies & Activities category: Historical museum; Christian sites

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Fortified Convent of Acolman
Calle de los Agustinos
Acolman, México
Mexico

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