About this tour
The fall of the Spanish monarchy gave rise to a “black legend” surrounding its most emblematic institutions; the Inquisition, or Holy Office, was one of them. The new liberals highlighted the use of torture, unsanitary prisons, and arbitrary punishments against innocent people to portray the old authority as backward and cruel, completely out of step with the new reality. On this tour, we will take a critical look at the institution’s origins, how it arrived in New Spain, and how it operated.
About the guide
Dra. Carmina Pérez
Historian and Historical Communicator
I love dogs, horror movies, classic Mexican cinema, and I’m an avid knitter. I enjoy capturing life’s smallest details, taking photographs of everyday places or objects that go unnoticed amid the hustle and bustle of the present. I believe we can see the world around us with fresh eyes and be amazed by the obvious things we’ve never really paid attention to.
Ph.D. in History from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Member of seminars and research teams at El Colegio de México and the UNAM Institute of Historical Research. Has been involved in the dissemination of history since 2017.
Itinerary
Day 1
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Meeting at Santo Domingo Square
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Visit to the Church of Santo Domingo
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Tour Inside the Palace of Medicine
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Cathedral
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End of the tour
What's included
- Exhibitor
- Guided Tour
What's not included
- Meals
- Tips
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