Mexico | World Heritage Architecture

🌵Cuernavaca Cathedral serves as the seat of the Catholic diocese of the same name in Mexico. This 16th-century structure stands as one of the country's oldest cathedrals. 🌅Originally constructed as the Monastery of the Assumption, it represents Mexico's fifth Franciscan foundation. In 1525, the first twelve Franciscan friars to arrive in the country established it with the assistance of a newly arrived group from Spain. ✅The cathedral forms part of the Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatépetl – a collection of 14 exceptionally preserved 16th-century monasteries designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. ⭐Located on the southeastern slopes of Popocatépetl near Mexico City, these 15 monastic complexes exemplify: 🌷The architectural model adopted by pioneering 16th-century missionaries (Franciscans, Dominicans, and Augustinians) for evangelizing indigenous populations 🌴A groundbreaking architectural vision that redefined the significance of open spaces. An influential design template that profoundly impacted construction both within Mexico and internationally #MexicoTravel #CuernavacaCathedral #MexicoCity