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Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel

North side of El Jardin, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset, City walk sightseeing, Group tours/city tour, Hot-air ballooning, People-watching, Arts and crafts, Golfing, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Tennis, Dining, Group tours/walking tour, Leisure education, Shopping, Walking
Traveller Description: Regarded as the symbol of San Miguel, this pastel pink and orange neo-Gothic confection dates from the late 19th century and is said to have been... more »
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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Looking very much like Gaudi's Sacred Family cathedral in Barcelona, the Parroquia is the primary view from El Jardin. It is old, worn and lovely.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

La Parroquia is located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende and is a stunning building with stunning surroundings. The church was built in the 1600s with a traditional Colonial Mexican facade. The self-taught architect Zeferino Gutierrez was the brain child of it's current gothic facade, erected in the late 1800's. There's always some wonderful event going on outside... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Beautiful example of early Spanish Jesuit influence. Glows pink in the sunset. Wonderful photo opportunities.

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Bell City, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Have a drink at one of the surrounding restaurants and gaze upon the Parroquia all lit up. I had Chicken Enchiladas at Don Tomas and they were delicious.

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Ciudad de México, México
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Great masonry and very nice altar, you can seat at the the square in front of the building and enjoy the architecture.

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See 6 more reviews by LeColoniale for San Miguel de Allende
DOYLESTOWN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

It stands out from anywhere in San Miguel and it is very exciting during this time of the year. It is surrounded by the jardin where all native and gringos hang out

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See 3 more reviews by FOODCRITICDoylestown for San Miguel de Allende
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The gothic style on the church is just amazing, this is maybe the most beautiful attraction here, the ilumination during the night makes this place just wonderful. During the spring break lots of people make the 7 churchs visit.

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Nashville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

In the main square of San Miguel; a fantastic cathedral; see it lit up at night; just beautiful; the religious culture of Mexico is very evident in the interior; seeing the church during a religious holiday is a real experience

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Any trip to San Miguel de Allende has to include a visit to the famous square anchored by the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel. The towers are stunning, and to me resembled some kind of spiritual confection...pink and round and intriguing. The entire area pulses with life and experiences; from the sounds of mariachis playing in the evening, to the... More

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Kerrville, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

My family & I were here last week. Although my husband has family in Mexico (Celaya), we had never been to SMA. This a really nice town with all the amenities (hotels, restaurants, shops etc.) you need! We loved the church. It was so well preserved and so beautiful inside. We also enjoyed hanging out in the plaza outside the... More

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