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Paseo por Mexico Parish of Santiago Apóstol in Altzayanca

Parish of Santiago Apóstol in Altzayanca

Altzayanca, Tlaxcala

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A tangible trace of Christian evangelization, it displays an architectural plan in the form of a Latin cross built in the 18th century. It was redecorated in the 19th century, in a regal neoclassical style, the red plastered façade consists of two bodies: in the first there is a semicircular arch that serves as access to the parish, and a cornice that begins the second body, where a choir window with a semicircular arch stands out in the space.

Municipality

Altzayanca is one of the 60 municipalities that make up the Mexican state of Tlaxcala. It is located in the east of the state and approximately 48 kilometers east of the city of Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl, its name comes from the Nahuatl which means "Place where the Waters Break", it has beautiful architectural places such as the Parish of Santiago Apóstol built in the 18th century, an icon of the region, various cultural heritage estates such as the Hacienda San Antonio Zoapila and Hacienda Vistahermosa, in this municipality only in the town of Santa Cruz Pocitos the town festival takes place which begins on July 16.

Festivities

The celebrations to honor the patron saint Santiago Apóstol, in this municipality only in the town of Santa Cruz Pocitos the town festival takes place which begins on July 16, 9 days before the holiday. The date is not transferable and is in honor of the patron saint Santiago Apóstol. The festivities on that occasion begin with the processions coming from the ranches near the municipality, which head towards the temple of Altzayanca, each carrying a banner with its insignia, image or shield of its town.


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