Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador, Cathedral in Centro Histórico, San Salvador, El Salvador.
The Metropolitan Cathedral exhibits a combination of Romanesque and Neoclassical architecture with intricate stained glass windows and detailed religious sculptures on its facade.
Construction started in 1956 after a wooden cathedral burned down in 1951, and the building was finally consecrated by Archbishop Fernando Saenz Lacalle in 1999.
The cathedral houses the tomb of Archbishop Oscar Romero, who advocated for human rights from this pulpit during the challenging period of the 1970s.
The cathedral opens daily for religious services, offering guided tours that explain the architectural elements and historical significance of this religious landmark.
Below the main floor, a crypt contains two chapels and multiple niches holding the remains of bishops and notable citizens of El Salvador.
Location: Centro Histórico
GPS coordinates: 13.69852,-89.19108
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:52
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