Octagonal dome and ceiling of the Templo de la Purisima Concepcion, the parish church or parroquia in Real de Catorce, Mexico


The dome and ceiling of the Templo de la Purisima Concepcion, the parish church or parroquia in the 19th-century mining town of Real de Catorce, Mexico. Real de Catorce became a virtual ghost town during the early part of the 20th century. It has recently become a popular destination for travellers. The town is also a Catholic pilgrimage site.


Size: 5354px × 3562px
Location: Real de Catorce, Mexico
Photo credit: © John Mitchell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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