Built between 1539 and 1560 on an indigenous shrine, the Temple and Augustinian Convent of Acolman still stands. A maze of corridors and rooms, most of the murals throughout the space are shown halfway up as the convent was almost completely flooded in 1925.
The church murals, which were restored in 1895, depict clergy, apostles, Old Testament prophets, and mythological creatures. Frescos depict the Passion of Christ, including the crown of thorns, flagellation, and crucifixion. A mural featuring the final judgment displays demons torturing people in boiling pots, on giant wheels, or hanging from trees. In the absence of altarpieces, friars painted them on the walls.Â
On the facade of the temple, visitors can see the balcony from which the priest gave mass to the indigenous population.Â
