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Paseo por Mexico Inside of the Parish of Santiago Apóstol in Altzayanca

Inside of the Parish of Santiago Apóstol in Altzayanca

Altzayanca, Tlaxcala

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Inside there is the main altarpiece in neoclassical style which is dedicated to Santiago, in the nave and in the transepts there are also neoclassical altars. The floor is made of wood as are the confessionals which show Gothic reminiscences. In the barrel vault there are various lunettes and the walls are still the original ones from the 17th century. On the far right there is a tree-lined cross and an 18th century pulpit which has a heart on the voice box.

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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