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"The Convent of San Antonio de Padua is located in Izamal. It was the fifth convent built in the current state of Yucatán between 1549 and 1561. The Franciscans founded the convent, headed by Fray Diego de Landa, and made it in place of the Pop-hol-Chac pyramid, whose stones were used as material for the new building. The rectangular central atrium has an area of 7,806.43 m², making it the largest closed atrium in America and the second largest in the world after St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. The atrium has a total of 75 arches. The convent is the centerpiece of the town of Izamal, recognizable for its buildings painted in yellow. This makes it a popular spot for pictures. The atrium and the main church are open for free to visitors; remember to be respectful when entering the church as the convent still uses it. "
"A beautiful yellow convent in the yellow town of Izamal. Free to enter."

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