Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Oaxaca

The cathedral exhibits stone carvings on its facade, featuring three baroque sections with five vertical divisions separated by Corinthian columns.

Construction began in 1535 with a simple three-nave structure covered in straw, and the cathedral underwent multiple reconstructions until its consecration in 1733.

The cathedral holds religious ceremonies throughout the year, including the Feast of the Assumption on August 15, drawing numerous worshippers from the region.

The cathedral remains open for visits during daylight hours, with masses scheduled at specific times and photography permitted inside the religious space.

The cathedral contains the remains of the Cross of Huatulco in its second right chapel and displays a clock donated by King Ferdinand VII.

Location: Oaxaca de Juárez

Inception: 1733

Founders: Vasco de Quiroga

Architectural style: Baroque

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Website: https://arzobispadodeoaxaca.org

GPS coordinates: 17.06169,-96.72571

Latest update: May 12, 2025 22:16