A CHURCH ON TOP OF A PYRAMID!
The Santuario de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in
Cholula, Puebla isn’t just a church, it’s a church on
top of the largest pyramid (by volume) in the world!
It’s one of the most iconic and symbolic places in
Mexico.
HIDDEN GIANT
The pyramid looks like a
hill, but it’s actually an
ancient temple buried
under centuries of soil
and vegetation.
GOLDEN GLOW
The interior of the church
is richly decorated with
golden baroque altars and
stunning paintings.
MIX OF CULTURES
The church was built in
1594 by the Spanish as a
symbol of Christianity on
top of native beliefs.
OLD CITY
Cholula is one of the
oldest cities in America,
with uninterrupted life
since 500 BC.
TRADE CENTER
In pre-Hispanic times,
Cholula was an important
center of commercial
exchange with other
regions of the country.
PLACE OF FLIGHT
“Cholula” derives from
the Nahuatl “Cholollan”,
which is interpreted as
“place of flight” or “water
that runs in the place of
flight.”
TOO MANY CHURCHES
Cholula is famous for
having more churches
than any other place in
Mexico.
LARGEST PYRAMID IN THE WORLD
Cholula has the largest
pyramid in the world.
Each of its sides
measures 400 meters,
four times larger than the
Pyramid of Cheops in
Egypt.
UNIQUE BELL CONCERT
On the last Friday of
November, the
Vaniloquio Campanero
(Bell Ringing Concert)
takes place, which is a
unique bell concert.