Cathedral of Chihuahua, Baroque cathedral in Chihuahua, Mexico.
The Cathedral of Chihuahua is a baroque church in Chihuahua City, Mexico, with a main facade built from ochre quarry stone across three levels. Columns decorated with plant motifs and Corinthian capitals frame the entrance, while the twin towers rise in three decreasing sections.
Construction began in 1725 under Bishop Benito Crespo y Monroy following plans drawn by architect José de la Cruz. The building was completed in 1826, after more than a century of work on the structure.
Inside visitors find six side altars built in a classical revival style. Three of them honor Saint Joseph, the Holy Trinity, and Our Lady of Guadalupe, reflecting the deep local devotion to these figures.
The church stands on Plaza de Armas in central Chihuahua and is easy to reach on foot from the square. Visitors can view the facade from the plaza and enter the interior when the doors are open.
The twin bell towers reach about 40 meters (roughly 130 feet) in height and show three stepped levels. This design sets them apart from other baroque churches in Mexico, which often feature only a single tower.
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