Home
 
Europe
North America
Asia
Australasia
South America
Central America
Caribbean
Africa
Middle East
  
Search In:  
 
 Explore
 
    
  Neighborhood Search

Accommodation
Dining
Bars, Cafés & Nightlife
Visiting the City
Business Essentials
Shopping
Practical Information

 Current Conditions
  68°F / 20°C
(Partly Sunny. Mild.)


Comments?
Hospital de Jesús Nazareno
The oldest functioning hospital in the Americas
Visiting the City : Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing : Attractions & Landmarks

Calle 20 de Noviembre, 86
Colonia Centro
Mexico City
06040

Pino Suárez

+52 55 5625 222




Information
Reviews
Post a Review
This is the first and longest serving hospital constructed on the American continent, which has been serving the needs of the sick and ailing since 1524. Originally called the Hospital de la Purísima Concepción de Nuestra Señora (Hospital of Our Lady of the Purest Conception), it was built with the economic support of conquistador Hernan Cortés, so as to serve the needs of poor Spanish soldiers and Native Americans. New installations were added in the mid-twentieth century, of a different architectural appearance, but using the same materials as the original construction. It is worth visiting for its sixteenth century stone arches and the mural by Orozco that depicts the encounter between the Spaniards and Native Americans.



 Introduction Guides
District Guide
Historical Background
Where To Stay
Dining And Drinking
Entertainment
Recommended Tours
Fun Facts

Copyright © 1999-2009 wcities.com all rights reserved