Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín
Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín, Roman Catholic cathedral in La Candelaria, Colombia
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín is a large church with two prominent bell towers and a central dome made from locally produced bricks. The structure has massive proportions and shapes the streetscape of the old quarter with its red brick architecture.
Construction of this church began in 1931 and lasted until 1948, using more than one million bricks. The project emerged during a period of economic growth in the city and became a symbol of its development.
The cathedral serves as the spiritual center of the Archdiocese of Medellín and shapes the city's religious life through its central location. Worshippers and visitors gather here for services, weddings, and other key moments in the liturgical calendar.
The cathedral is located near the central plaza and is easily accessible via the Parque Berrío metro station. Visitors can walk in during daytime hours to pray or view the architecture, even if a service is underway.
The structure was built almost entirely from bricks made in local factories – a remarkable achievement for its era. This choice made it one of the largest purely brick-constructed religious buildings on the continent.
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