Cathedral of the Incarnation, Encarnación, Catholic cathedral in Encarnación, Paraguay

The Cathedral of the Incarnation stands in the centre of Encarnación, capital of Itapúa Department. The present building was begun in 1913, built between 1928 and 1938, and opened that year. It is the seat of the Diocese of Encarnación, created as a territorial prelature in 1957 and raised to its current status by Pope John Paul II's bull "Crevisse iam".

The original church building stood at Plaza de Armas starting in 1718, before the current structure was inaugurated in 1938. This new building replaced the older one and became an important religious landmark for the city.

The Cathedral of the Incarnation serves as the spiritual center of Encarnación, where local residents gather for weddings, baptisms, and important religious celebrations throughout the year. People meet here to mark significant moments in their lives and to participate in community worship.

Visitors should know that mass services follow a regular schedule, and exploring the interior is possible outside these times. The visit is self-guided, and modest clothing is expected when entering this sacred space.

The building received specialized lighting during Paraguay's Bicentennial celebrations, which highlights its architectural features during evening hours. This lighting design makes the exterior and interior particularly visible after sunset and creates a different perspective on the structure.