San Cristobal Temple

The Temple of San Cristóbal, in Puebla

The Temple of San Cristóbal is a fine baroque church of Puebla, with a richly decorated interior. The Puebla audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary dedicated to Saint Christopher, a witness of the abundance of sacred art in the colonial town.

The baroque church dedicated to Saint Christopher

The Temple of San Cristóbal is one of the numerous and beautiful baroque churches that make the richness of the religious heritage of Puebla. Built in the colonial era, in the seventeenth century, it is dedicated to Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travellers, whose figure was very popular. Outside, the church presents an elegant façade of stone and brick, framed by high towers. But it is its interior that amazes: the vault and the walls are adorned with magnificent sculpted stuccoes and polychrome decors, in the abundant baroque style characteristic of the region, where the profusion of angels, flowers and figures creates an ensemble of a great richness. Like most of the sanctuaries of Puebla, the temple testifies to the know-how of the local craftsmen and the fervour that animated the town in the colonial era, when it competed in beauty in the construction of its religious buildings. A richly decorated baroque sanctuary, the Temple of San Cristóbal is discovered with respect. It is a stop to be discovered with respect of the discovery of Puebla.

What to see

You admire, with respect, a fine baroque church of the seventeenth century dedicated to Saint Christopher, protector of travellers, with an elegant façade of stone and brick framed by high towers, whose interior amazes by its magnificent sculpted stuccoes and its abundant polychrome decors, a witness of the know-how of the craftsmen of Puebla. The Temple of San Cristóbal is a sanctuary of Puebla. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Temple of San Cristóbal lies in the heart of the historic centre of Puebla, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

To whom is the Temple of San Cristóbal dedicated in Puebla?

To Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travellers; built in the seventeenth century, this fine baroque church, with an elegant façade of stone and brick and high towers, amazes by its interior adorned with magnificent sculpted stuccoes and abundant polychrome decors.

Where is the Temple of San Cristóbal in Puebla?

In the heart of the historic centre of Puebla, in Mexico.