Catedral Metropolitana

The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the most important historical buildings in Mexico City. Construction was started at the beginning of the 16th century and continued throughout the next 300 years. This is why different influences can be seen in the architectural style, dominated by Spanish Renaissance and French Neo- classicism, along with a Baroque- touch to the rose sandstone roof.

It is constructed with gray quarry and it counts on five ships and 16 lateral chapels. It measures 110 X 55 X 30 in the central ship. The cathedral's five aisles are adorned with ornate altars and elaborate engravings, and its floors are made of marble. Don't miss this transcendental symbol of the Mexican people's faith and devotion.

Visitors are overwhelmed by the innumerable paintings, altarpieces, and statues of Christ and saints in graphic color. Over the centuries, this cathedral began to sink into the spongy subsoil, but a major engineering project to stabilize the structure was declared successful in 2000.

Timings: Tu- Su 10:30a- 2:30p

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Contact Information

Catedral Metropolitana
Plaza de la Constitución s/n Colonia Centro
06010 Mexico City, D.F.

Tel. +525555129467

http://www.mexicocity.com.mx/catedral.html