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Temple of Santa Maria Tocatlan

Tocatlán, Tlaxcala

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The building dates back to the 18th century. Its architectural plan has the shape of a Latin cross. It still preserves an atrium-cemetery with tombstones from the end of the century and a cypress with the image of Our Lady of the Assumption. The main façade is plastered, the access door is made of wood and forms a semicircular arch, above it there is a window of the same shape that illuminates the choir, and in the upper part of this a small niche of the same shape.

Municipality

Tocatlán is a municipality in the state of Tlaxcala, its name translates as "Place of spiders", it has beautiful architectural constructions such as the Temple of Santa María, the construction dates back to the 18th century, the Hacienda Acocotla was built during the 18th and 19th centuries, on August 13th the festival is held in honor of the Virgin of the Assumption, which begins on August 12th with the traditional rose race, with celebrations of religious and secular acts.

Festivities

On August 13th, the festival in honor of the Virgin of the Assumption takes place, which begins on August 12th with the traditional rose race, with celebrations of religious and secular acts. There are also mechanical games, table football, hoops, raffles, marble games, target shooting, stands selling pottery, plastic toys, fruit, candy, snacks, food and traditional festive bread. During the fair days there are sporting and cultural events at variable times.


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