Primary Cathedral of Bogotá, Catholic cathedral at Plaza de Bolívar, Colombia.
The Metropolitan Cathedral presents five naves, sixteen chapels, and two 52-meter bell towers within its 5,300-square-meter Neoclassical structure.
Construction of the current cathedral took place between 1807 and 1823 under Friar Domingo de Petrés, replacing three previous religious buildings at this location.
The cathedral maintains its position as the principal Catholic church of Colombia, serving as the seat of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Bogotá since 1902.
The cathedral opens daily for religious services, guided visits, and organ concerts, although the building does not provide wheelchair access for visitors.
The cathedral houses Colombia's largest pipe organ, containing 4,500 pipes, and preserves the tomb of Bogotá's founder, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
Location: Bogotá
Inception: 1807
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Height: 52 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: http://catedraldebogota.org
GPS coordinates: 4.59795,-74.07524
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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