Cathedral of Saint Mark the Evangelist

The Cathedral of Saint Mark the Evangelist features a prominent tower with a mechanical display of the twelve apostles and a carillon system of 48 bells.

The original church structure was established by Dominican friars in 1560, while the current cathedral building was completed in 1965 under Pope Paul VI's directive.

The cathedral serves as the central religious institution for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuxtla, where regular masses and religious ceremonies take place throughout the year.

The cathedral bells ring automatically every hour, and five additional bells are positioned within the openings of the central façade of the building.

The carillon system, crafted by Dutch bellfoundry Petit & Fritsen in 1981, coordinates with a mechanical procession of apostles displaying a synchronized hourly performance.

Location: Chiapas

GPS coordinates: 16.75330,-93.11580

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:23