“Roma meets faith” could be a fitting slogan for our next stop. The Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus stands before you. This Catholic church is in Colonia Juarez in the Cuauhtemoc borough. It is one of the most emblematic buildings in Colonia Juarez.
Did you know it is of neo-Romanesque style? The Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus boasts stained glass windows. The Hungarian colony donated them.
Let’s step back in time. The Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus’s story began around 1903. It concluded four years later. Jose Hilario Elguero was the Mexican architect. He graduated from the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in 1895. Elguero gave it a strong neo-Romanesque character. Back then, this area was very elegant during the Porfiriato era. Its origins date back to the late 19th century.
The Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus stands where Roma and Londres streets meet. This is in the eastern part of Colonia Juarez. It used to be called “Colonia Americana”.
Let’s talk about the architecture of the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus. Its construction from 1903 to 1907 took advantage of the location. The building sits on the vertex where two urban grids meet. The Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus features a single nave. It ends in a generous apse. The altar faces west. A solitary bell tower rises powerfully. It finishes in a neo-Gothic spire. The neo-Romanesque style integrates everything harmoniously. This is more evident on the exterior than the interior.
The Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus is more than a building. It is a testament to faith. It reflects architectural styles. It embodies the history of Colonia Juarez. Take a moment to appreciate its beauty. Reflect on its cultural importance.