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Paseo por Mexico Parish church dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi interior in Atempan

Parish church dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi interior in Atempan

Atempan, Puebla

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At the entrance, the wooden door has reliefs of medallions with religious symbols that refer to the Franciscan order. Next to the façade there is a tall, isolated tower with a bell tower and a public clock. Its architectural plan is a single nave, covered with a tiled gable roof. Inside, the coffered ceiling, the triumphal arch and the main altarpiece with neoclassical features stand out.

Municipality

The municipality of Atempan means on the bank or riverbank of the river, it belongs to the Sierra Norte of the State of Puebla, it has architectural heritage such as the parish church dating from the 16th century, dedicated to San Francisco de Asís, the Church of Calvary, the atrium of the parish and the "Capilla del Santo Entierro", on October 4, San Francisco de Asís is celebrated with masses, fairs, native dances of "Tocotines", "Santiagos", "Quetzalines", "Negritos" and " Bullfighters".

Festivities

On October 4th, Saint Francis of Assisi is celebrated with masses, fairs, and indigenous dances of the "Tocotines", "Santiagos", "Quetzalines", "Negritos" and "Toreadores". On November 1st and 2nd, the dead are commemorated with sumptuous offerings and visits to the cemeteries. The regional Easter fair is the main festival.


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