The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

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Franciscan Ensemble and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Tlaxcala

Tlaxcala, Mexico Christianity

An early Franciscan cathedral-monastery ensemble in Tlaxcala, added to the Popocatépetl monasteries World Heritage property in 2021.

Our Lady of the Assumption

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ocotlán

Tlaxcala, Mexico Christianity

A major Tlaxcalan Marian sanctuary centered on the apparition and healing-spring tradition of Our Lady of Ocotlán.

Our Lady of Ocotlán