It was built between 1529 and 1552 on the remains of what was the indigenous temple dedicated to Quetzalcóatl.
It has an austere Renaissance-style façade and inside, on the main altar, the ribbed vault stands out. Annex to the temple is the old convent. On the walls of its cloister there are samples of paintings, executed in fresco and with religious scenes, among which a Mass of Saint Gregory and Saint Sebastian stand out. It was built between 1529 and 1552 on the remains of what was the indigenous temple dedicated to Quetzalcóatl. It has an austere Renaissance-style façade and inside, on the main altar, the ribbed vault stands out. On the walls of its cloister there are samples of paintings, executed in fresco and with religious scenes, among which a Mass of Saint Gregory and Saint Sebastian stand out.
To the left of the temple in front of an extensive atrium in which the natives met for religious services, you can see the Open or Royal Chapel, Mudejar style and unique work of its kind in the country, which exhibits a phenomenal dance of columns that support 81 domes.
East of the main square. San Pedro Cholula.
Visits: daily from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Royal Chapel: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Source: Arturo Chairez file. Unknown Mexico Guide No. 57 Puebla / March 2000
