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Catedral Metropolitana
With its richly ornate Spanish Baroque façade,
Neo-Classical dome, and twin bell towers rising
220 ft (67 m), the cathedral is a majestic blend
of architectural styles. Begun in 1525 it was
designed and built in stages by many architects,
artists, and sculptors. The cathedral was
consecrated in 1667 and completed in 1813.
Top 10 Features
1 Pendulum
2 Capilla de San José
3 Pipe Organs and Choir Loft
4 Capilla de San Felipe de
Jesús
5 Altar del Perdón
6 Altar de los Reyes
7 Pinnacle
8 Metropolitana Sacrarium
9 Miguel Cabrera Masterpieces
0 Capilla de Nuestra Señora de
los Dolores
Choir, Catedral Metropolitana
Altar of Forgiveness,
Catedral Metropolitana
The Altar of
Forgiveness and
several side chapels
are always accessible,
but the rest of the
cathedral is restricted
during mass.
The exterior of the
cathedral is most
beautiful in the early
evening when the
lights are on and it
glows against the
twilight sky.
! Pendulum
For years the cathedral
had been sinking into the
soft soil of what was once
a lake. Extensive under-
ground engineering efforts
have largely stabilized the
building. The pendulum
(above) suspended from the
ceiling tracks the tilt, mark-
ing a record on the floor.
Look through the
glass panels under
your feet in the
courtyard to see the
original courtyard
and steps.
£ Pipe Organs and
Choir Loft
Two magnificent pipe
organs (below) flank a huge
two-level choir loft which
has intricately worked
stalls. Carved figures of
bishops and saints deco-
rate the upper level; ivory
figures adorn the center.
The rooftop
restaurant of the
Majestic Hotel offers
views of the Catedral
Metropolitana from
across the Zócalo.
@ Capilla de San José
This side chapel along
the west wall of the
cathedral can be easily
recognized by the colorful
ribbons placed in front of
the statue of Saint Ramon.
The devout believe that a
woman can leave a ribbon
inscribed with a personal
message and a lock to put
a stop to gossip doing the
rounds in the village.
• Map Q2
Zócalo
• 5521-7737
Metro Zócalo
• 8am-8pm daily
Free
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