# Templo de la Concepcion (Las Monjas)

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Known affectionately as Las Monjas, the Templo de la Concepcion served a Conceptionist convent founded in the 18th century. Its towering dome, added in 1891 by Zeferino Gutierrez and inspired by Les Invalides in Paris, crowns one of San Miguel de Allende's most striking silhouettes.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Templo de la Concepcion (Las Monjas), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 20.91538, -100.74508

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