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Paseo por Mexico Paintings of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Dolores in Acatzingo

Paintings of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Dolores in Acatzingo

Acatzingo, Puebla

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The paintings of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Dolores in Acatzingo and the temple of Solitude, among them a self-portrait by the painter Miguel Jerónimo Zendejas; two works by the painter Muñoz, in the main temple.

Municipality

Acatzingo, its name means Place of small reed beds, is one of the 217 municipalities of the state of Puebla (central-eastern Mexico), it has various historical monuments, such as the 16th century Franciscan convent which is a great tourist attraction, Sanctuary to the Virgen de los Dolores from the 18th century and the Portal Hidalgo with 47 arches, the largest of the colonial cities of Puebla, built in the 16th century. The Friday of Dolores festival is celebrated, a commercial, agricultural and craft fair, these festivals are variable throughout the year.

Festivities

It is celebrated on the Friday of Dolores, a commercial, agricultural and craft fair. These festivities vary throughout the year. The 15th of September is celebrated as national holidays, the 1st and 2nd of November are commemorated as the Day of the Dead with offerings and visits to the cemetery, Holy Week, December 12 in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Christmas and New Year.


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