Saint Teresa of Jesus Temple

The convent of Santa Teresa was a fundamental part of the religious history of Guadalajara, and has a significant relationship with the Carmelite nuns from Puebla. It was built in the late 17th century, under the direction of Bishop John of Santiago de León and Garabito. Its architectural style is influenced by the rebirth, reflecting the characteristics of the time it was erected. The building has a façade that features side gates to the street, a provision that gives a solemn and harmonious character to the whole. The convent is composed of various architectural elements including the atrium, the ship, the presbytery, the chorus, an annexed chapel, the baptistery, a joint room, the sacristy and a winery, among other spaces. The main entrance is made through an atrial fence, which has two parallel doors aligned with the gates of the temple. This structure is formed by a massif of carved yellow quarry, which holds tabled pilasters, which are topped by geodes, all made of the same material. The atrial fence is limited by forged iron grille modules, allowing access to the small atrium in rectangular form.