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The
Temple
of
San
Francisco
Acatepec
is
a
church
located
in
the
municipality
of
San
Andrés
Cholula,
in
the
state
of
Puebla,
Mexico.
It
is
known
for
its
impressive
tiled
façade,
which
is
a
prominent
example
of
the
Mexican
Baroque
style.
These
tiles,
of
Talavera
origin,
form
intricate
geometric
and
floral
designs,
creating
a
colorful
and
unique
facade.
The
temple
was
built
in
the
16th
century
on
a
pre-Hispanic
pyramid,
as
part
of
the
process
of
evangelization
of
the
area
by
the
Franciscans.
It
is
an
important
cultural
and
historical
heritage
site
in
Mexico
and
attracts
numerous
visitors
each
year.
