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    Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México - Vista Desde Templo Mayor

    Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México

    4.6(59 reviews)
    11.5 km•Centro Sur

    Mexico City Metropolitan cathedral - Built over more than 250 years, it is the largest cathedral…read morein the Americas and a masterpiece that blends Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture into one breathtaking structure. Even more fascinating, it was built atop the sacred Aztec precinct of Tenochtitlan, using stones from the destroyed indigenous temples--a powerful reminder of Mexico's layered and complex history. As someone who absolutely loves Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, seeing all of these styles come together in one place was almost overwhelming--in the best possible way. Everywhere I looked, there was another incredible detail: soaring vaulted ceilings, intricate carvings, magnificent altars, and stunning craftsmanship. Every corner seemed to reveal something new. We spent a long time simply wandering through the cathedral, marveling at and admiring its extraordinary interior. Photos can capture its beauty, but they can't fully convey the scale, artistry, and atmosphere you experience standing inside. This is one of those places that leaves you in awe long after you walk out.

    The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is known to be the largest and oldest cathedral in Latin…read moreAmerica. It took 3 centuries to build and features baroque, neoclassical, and neo-renaissance design. With this cathedral being so massive, there are 14 chapels, numerous of alters, beautifully painted domes and stunning architecture. There is also an underground crypt (if you want to visit that, you will need to enter through the Templo Mayor Museum, north of the cathedral, or across the street from here). Because most of Mexico City was built on an emptied lakebed, the ground is sinking, which has caused for uneven ground/ structure that has caused for the cathedral to be tilted towards one side. It is free to enter this cathedral and visitors are able to take as many photos as they wish, but no flash. The cathedral is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm. You can also purchase tickets if you wish to climb stairs up to the bell towers that is offered several times a day. But please note that the tour is only offered in Spanish. Also there was a large earthquake in 2017 that caused damage to the bell towers so part of that section is not available for walking by. During our visit, we saw that two services were going on at the same time. We also saw some of the largest organs that were built during this time period in this cathedral, which really was impressive. We really wanted to check out the bell towers tour but it was not available on the day we came. I really did enjoy walking through this incredibly large cathedral and taking my time to look at everything (I also greatly appreciate the air conditioning to get a little rest from the warm weather on the day of our visit). The photos posted here really does not do justice to how gorgeous this holy and historic site is. Definitely worth a visit if you are visiting Mexico City's zocaldo, or the historic center.

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