The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in the city of Oaxaca de Juárez (Mexico) is an example of New Spanish Baroque architecture. The first construction projects for the building date back to 1551, when the Antequera de Oaxaca's City Council ceded a total of twenty-four lots to the Dominican Order for the construction of a convent in the city. However, it was not until 1608 that the conventual complex of Santo Domingo was inaugurated, still unfinished.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán?
The best time to visit Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is November–May, in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Where is Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán?
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is in Oaxaca, Mexico.
What is Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán known for?
The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in the city of Oaxaca de Juárez (Mexico) is an example of New Spanish Baroque architecture. The first construction projects for the building date back to 1551, when the Antequera de Oaxaca's City Council ceded a total of twenty-four lots to the Dominican Order for the construction of a convent in the city. However, it was not until 1608 that the conventual complex of Santo Domingo was inaugurated, still unfinished.