Name: Parish of San Miguel Arcángel
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1. View of Querétaro loop from San Miguel de Allende

7.99km

02:17

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fabrica Aurora Walk loop from El Parque

4.64km

01:17

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Capilla De Piedra

3.28km

00:58

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Howells

December 16, 2020

Grand, neo-Gothic 17th-century church known for its soaring pink spires & lofty, ornate sanctuary. La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, the current parish church of San Miguel, is unique in Mexico and the emblem of the town. It is one of the most-photographed churches in Mexico and the two tall towers of its neo-Gothic façade can be seen from most parts of town. The church was built in the 17th century with a traditional Mexican façade. The current Gothic façade was constructed in 1880 by Zeferino Gutierrez, an indigenous bricklayer and self-taught architect. It is said Gutierrez's inspiration came from postcards and lithographs of Gothic churches in Europe; however, the interpretation is his own and more a work of imagination than a faithful reconstruction. In front of this façade is a small atrium, which is guarded by a wrought iron fence. There is a monument in the atrium dedicated to Bishop José María de Jesús Diez de Sollano y Davalos. The San Rafael or Santa Escuela Church is located to the side of the parish. It was founded by Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro in 1742.

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Elevation 1,920 m

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Location: Guanajuato, Mexico

Parish of San Miguel Arcángel

1. View of Querétaro loop from San Miguel de Allende

2. Fabrica Aurora Walk loop from El Parque

3. Hiking loop from Capilla De Piedra

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