Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Puntarenas, Roman Catholic cathedral in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral is a stone building with traditional Catholic architecture and an altar oriented towards the east. The interior features a brick floor and conventional religious layouts.
The parish was established in 1850 and received cathedral status through a papal bull in 1998. This elevation made it the principal church of the city.
The cathedral is a key gathering place for religious celebrations in the city and is used by the faithful for weddings, baptisms, and regular masses. It holds a central role in the spiritual life of the local community.
The building is located in central Puntarenas and is easy to locate. It remains accessible to visitors and maintains regular hours for worship and visits.
The building has an unusual architectural feature: its main facade is oriented towards the east, which differs from the typical design of many cathedrals. This orientation is often overlooked by visitors.
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