Our Lady of Asunción Cathedral
Our Lady of Asunción Cathedral, Metropolitan Cathedral in central Asunción, Paraguay.
The Metropolitan Cathedral displays a monumental facade with baroque carvings and contains multiple chapels dedicated to different saints within its architecture.
The cathedral's construction began in 1553 as the first diocese of the Río de la Plata region, reaching completion in 1845 during Carlos Antonio López administration.
The cathedral functions as the primary Catholic religious center in Paraguay, hosting numerous ceremonies and masses throughout the liturgical calendar.
Visitors can explore the cathedral's interior during regular hours, observing the silver-coated high altar and various religious artworks displayed within.
The structure incorporates architectural elements from multiple periods, marking different construction phases since the 16th century until its final completion.
Location: Asunción
Website: https://arzobispado.org.py/
Address: P998+CW4, Asunción 001101, Paraguay 001101 Asunción 001101 Asunción
Phone: +595021449512
Website: https://arzobispado.org.py
GPS coordinates: -25.28164,-57.63238
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:27
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