Our Lady of Asunción Cathedral, Religious landmark in La Catedral district, Asunción, Paraguay.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption stands with its silver-coated high altar and multiple stained glass windows depicting religious scenes.
The cathedral, established as the first diocese in the Río de la Plata region, opened its doors in 1845 during the presidency of Carlos Antonio López.
The cathedral functions as the primary Catholic church in Paraguay, serving as the seat of the metropolitan archdiocese of Asunción with regular ceremonies.
Visitors can access the cathedral through the historic center of Asunción, where guided tours explain the architectural elements and religious significance.
The structure combines various architectural periods, incorporating Baroque and neoclassical elements that reflect different stages of construction from 1880 to 1938.
Location: Asunción
GPS coordinates: -25.28160,-57.63246
Latest update: August 31, 2025 09:30
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