Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is the largest and oldest cathedral in the Americas. It is located on the north side of Constitution Square in the heart of Mexico City, atop the former Aztec temple. Construction began in 1573, shortly after the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlán, and was completed in 1813. The structure is built in the Spanish Gothic style.

From its construction between 1573 and 1813, the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral was shaped by three dominant colonial architectural styles: Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical. The cathedral faces south and features two bell towers, one central dome, three main portals, five naves, fifty-one vaults, and forty tower ornaments. It measures 110 meters in length and 54 meters in width. The two bell towers house a total of 25 bells, and out of the 16 chapels, 14 are open to the public, each showcasing elaborate altarpieces, paintings, and sculptures. The cathedral also possesses two massive 18th-century pipe organs. Inside, there are two grand altars, a sacristy, and a choir area.

Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

Must-visit reason: The largest and oldest cathedral in the Americas

Continent where the attraction is located: North America【North America】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Mexico[Mexico]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Mexico Federal District [México D.F]

City where the attraction is located: Mexico City [Mexico City]