Sightseeing
Church of Our Lady of Remedies
📍 Church of Our Lady of Remedies, Cholula, Mexico
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Introduction
The Santuario de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios stands on top of the Great Pyramid of Cholula, begun in 1594 and rebuilt repeatedly after earthquakes, so that most of what stands is 19th century. Yellow-washed with white trim, its twin bell towers and dome are visible far across the plain; the summit terrace gives a full circuit of view over Cholula's many churches and, in clear weather, the Popocatépetl volcano. Nowhere is the Spanish practice of building a church atop a pagan temple stated more bluntly.
✨ Highlights
1
Church on a pyramid
Raised directly on a pre-Hispanic pyramid — the clearest instance of religious superimposition.
2
Full plain panorama
A complete circuit over Cholula's churches, with Popocatépetl visible on clear days.
3
Yellow façade, twin towers
Largely a 19th-century rebuild, its colouring the marker of Cholula's skyline.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration：1–2 hours
→Address：Church of Our Lady of Remedies, Cholula, Mexico
→Best time：By day; check official hours
→Around：In Cholula; include in city tour
→Activities：Worship & festivals
→Tours：Architecture talks by location
💡 Tips
• An active place of worship: dress modestly and avoid disturbing services.
• The climb is steep and the altitude high — early morning or late afternoon is easier.
• It is windy on top; mind hats and loose belongings.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Church of Our Lady of Remedies?
An active place of worship: dress modestly and avoid disturbing services. The climb is steep and the altitude high — early morning or late afternoon is easier.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
