Taxco, Mexico

Postcards from the 1960’s

Cathedral of Santa Prisca. Built in the XVIII Century, this church is a fine example of Churrigeresco art.

Jose Benito de Churriguera was born in Madrid and designed the facade of the cathedral at Granada in 1667. Churrigueresco style is an elaborate sculptural decoration in stucco found above the main entrance on the facade of the building.

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