Church of La Soledad, Mexico City
The Church of La Soledad, officially known as the Church of Santa Cruz y La Soledad, is a Roman Catholic parish church of México City.
| Church of La Soledad Iglesia de Santa Cruz y La Soledad (in Spanish) | |
|---|---|
Facade of the church | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Year consecrated | 1792 |
| Location | |
| Location | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Geographic coordinates | 19°25′54.16″N 99°7′22.91″W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Cayetano de Sigüenza, Ildefonso Iniesta Bejarano, Francisco Antonio de Guerrero y Torres, Ignacio Castera |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neo classic |
| Completed | 1787 |
The parish of Santa Cruz y La Soledad was the seventh parish established in Mexico City. The original church was an Augustinians doctrina de indios that was secularized by the archbishop in 1750. In the latter 18th century, the church was rebuilt in Neoclassic style, which remains to this day. The church deteriorated over time, but despite this was declared a national monument in 1931. In 1982, the building was restored. The church is located in the La Merced neighborhood with the Plaza de la Soledad located in front. This neighborhood is known for prostitution, and sex workers have staged commemorations for a National Day of Sexual Workers in front of this church.