Catedral Metropolitana

Linda Hoernke
Linda Hoernke
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Metropolitan Cathedral

  • December 19, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Linda Hoernke from St. George, Utah
Metropolitan Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral is a neoclassical temple that was built in 1878 by Spanish architect, Jose Quirce. The stained glass windows came from Paris and an antique German clock is imbedded in the outside wall. The organ came from Belgium and has over 3000 tubes, making it known throughout Central America. In 1888 the structure of the temple was destroyed by an earthquake. The bell tower was demolished and metallic towers were imported from Belgium. In 1990 and 1991, the Cathedral suffered from two more earthquakes and the main foundation had to be reinforced. Reconstruction was then done of the original bell towers. A mass in English is given on Saturdays at 4pm and the Cathedral is open every day for visiting. There is a beautiful square in front of the Cathedral where you can feed the birds flying about or just sit and relax to watch the people go by. There are a few vendors and stores and restaurants nearby.

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