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Paseo por Mexico Interior of the Calvary Church in Atempan

Interior of the Calvary Church in Atempan

Atempan, Puebla

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The interior has a Latin cross plan, covered with a lunette vault and a dome on pendentives. The main altarpiece stands out with neoclassical features, as well as four large oil paintings and the representation of the Holy Burial, an image that is considered very miraculous and attracts a large number of visitors. Another motif that draws attention is a strange water source that believers consider to be curative.

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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