Cathedral of Guatemala City, Catholic cathedral in Central Zone, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The Metropolitan Cathedral exhibits neoclassical architecture with grand columns decorating its facade and multiple altars within its cross-shaped interior layout.
The cathedral opened on March 15, 1815, after Spanish architects Marcos Ibáñez, Santiago Marquí, and Antonio Bernasconi completed their work on this religious edifice.
Twelve pillars at the entrance memorialize thousands of victims from Guatemala's internal armed conflict between 1960 and 1996.
The cathedral stands next to Parque Central in Guatemala City's center, offering regular Catholic services and guided tours of its religious artifacts.
The structure contains fourteen paintings by Mexican artist Pedro Ramirez from the 17th century, displaying colonial art within its stone walls.
Location: Guatemala City
Inception: March 15, 1815
Architects: Marcos Ibáñez, Santiago Marquí, Antonio Bernasconi
Official opening: March 15, 1815
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 14.64169,-90.51203
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:50
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