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Catedral Metropolitana , Guadalajara, Mexico

  • Address Avenida 16 de Septiembre esq. Hidalgo
    44100 Guadalajara
    Mexico
  • Phone number+52 (0)3 614 0123 (Information touristica)
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  • Neighborhood : Zona Centro

Built in 1561 in the center of the city, the Cathedral was not consacrated until 1616. Since then it has undergone several changes so that it now reflects Gothic, baroque, moorish and neoclassical architectural styles. The 65m-high yellow turrets resemble inverted Calla Lillies and are a widely recognised symbol of the city. The original towers were destroyed in the 1818 earthquake and were rebuilt, along with the principal dome, during the 19th century. The cathedral has three naves and houses one of the oldest organs in the city.

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gorgeous

 by  rob S  on  2008-05-06

very beautiful architecture. the size is amazing. of course you will find a church on nearly every corner here. where there is one church, you ...

FABULOS

 by  DIANE M  on  2007-11-01

Each alter has a story some are legens ,they have a book on them."Sucesos y Sucedidos de la Catedral de Guadalajara'By Arturo Carreno.Sorry it ...

Belen Cemetery (LLL)

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-03-21

A famous place in Guadalajara that is located near SEMEFO.This place has been used since 17th century for different purposes. Nowadays, Belen C...

Cathedral of Guadalajara

 by  Olivia's Room  on  2007-01-27

You should visit this symbol of the city... around you can see and visit restaurants, stores, probably exhibits, galleries, etc... Is right at ...

More to see then you think.

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2006-05-10

It is difficult to find where to start with this place. Ive visited the Cathedral at least once a year since I was a child and each time I go b...

Very Cultural

 by  C*M*G  on  2006-04-05

There's plenty of history to this place as well as art to admire. Now, if you go down to the basement of this cathedral there are tombs and tun...

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