Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama, Catholic cathedral in Casco Antiguo, Panama.
The cathedral features stone walls, two distinctive towers with mother-of-pearl inlays, and three naves accessible through separate entrance doors.
The construction of the cathedral started in 1688 and took 108 years to complete, following the relocation from Panama Viejo after Morgan's pirate attack.
The cathedral houses complete relics of Saint Aurelius and Saint Getulius, which were transported from Seville through Darien to Panama Viejo and the current location.
The cathedral stands on the west side of Plaza Mayor, elevated by six steps from street level, with an additional step leading to the temple entrance.
The interior structure contains 67 cruciform columns made of stone and brick, supporting a high ceiling with white walls and blue sections representing Virgin Mary.
Location: Panamá Province
Inception: 1510
GPS coordinates: 8.95261,-79.53509
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:44
Panama City combines Spanish colonial architecture with modern urban design. Visitors can explore 16th-century ruins at Panama Viejo, walk through Casco Viejo's historic streets, and discover tropical forests at Metropolitan National Park. The city features waterfront boulevards, cultural venues, and architectural landmarks like the Frank Gehry-designed Biodiversity Museum. Urban parks and traditional markets complement the historical sites, while Ancon Hill provides city views.
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Palacio de las Garzas
170 m
Panama Canal Museum
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Iglesia de San José
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San Felipe, Panama
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Municipal Palace of Panama
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Ministry of Government and Justice
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Panama History Museum
66 m
Museo de la Mola
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Plaza de la Independencia (Panamá)
36 m
Antiguas oficinas de la Estrella de Panamá
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Casa La Legación
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Palacio Presidencial o Palacio de las Garzas
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Casas de San Francisco
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Convento de la Compañía de Jesús
95 m
Plaza Herrera
198 m
Casa Garay
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Mansión Calvo
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Former Hotel Colombia
148 m
Oratorio San Felipe Neri
119 m
Mansión Obarrio
212 m
Casa Testa
108 m
Casa Piza y antigua ferretería Lyons
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Plaza Bolívar
191 m
Casa Góngora
155 m
Casa de la Municipalidad
212 m
Casa Alianza
64 m
Former Duque Residence (Casa Art Decó)
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