Experts' Choice Award Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
5 expert reviews
“The church's sheer size is its most stunning feature.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Of the 27 churches in Oaxaca, none can equal the splendor of this one's interior." Full review
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When the sun shines through the yellow stained-glass window, it casts a golden glow over the interior
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Gorgeous Santo Domingo is the most splendid of Oaxaca’s churches." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Dating back to 1555, the Templo de Santo Domingo acted as a convent and church before being used as military barracks in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the convent portion of the..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A spectacular Baroque Catholic church. Standing at attention in front of a main square and surrounded by agave plants, this beautiful work of architecture is one of the highlights of Oaxaca."
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Not to be missed is its interior, which is practically bathed in gold.
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