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San José (Coatepec)
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San José de Gracia Church

The San José de Gracia Church, also known as Church of Santo Tomas Del Rio de Las Trampas, is a historic church built between 1760 and 1776.

History

  • The church features adobe walls that rise to a height of 34 feet (10 m).
  • The building's architectural style is characteristic of Spanish Colonial Pueblo missions, with a blend of Spanish and Native American influences.

It is one of the least-altered examples of a Spanish Colonial Pueblo mission church.

Architecture

The church features adobe walls that rise to a height of 34 feet (10 m).

  • The building's architectural style is characteristic of Spanish Colonial Pueblo missions, with a blend of Spanish and Native American influences.

The church's design reflects its purpose as a place of worship and community gathering.

Notable Features

The church's design reflects its purpose as a place of worship and community gathering.

  • The church's design reflects its purpose as a place of worship and community gathering.
  • The church's design reflects its purpose as a place of worship and community gathering.

Notable features include its adobe walls and traditional Spanish Colonial Pueblo architectural elements.

Organ and Bells Information

Unfortunately, no information is available on the church's organ or bells.

Heritage Status

The San José de Gracia Church was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

Visiting Info

The church's opening hours are not specified.

However, it appears to be open to visitors during daylight hours.

Accessibility

No information is available on the church's accessibility features.

Notable Artworks or Relics

Unfortunately, no notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available sources.

Details

NameSan José
CityCoatepec
CountryMexico
Coordinates19.483398, -96.91619
Current useplace of worship and community gathering