Panamá Viejo Cathedral, Colonial cathedral in Panamá Province, Panama
The cathedral features a high gabled roof with two plastered towers and three main naves accessed through ornate entrance doors.
Military engineer Nicolás Rodríguez designed this cathedral, which required 108 years to complete, from its start in 1688 to final construction in 1796.
The Renaissance-style carvings on the facade demonstrate the Jesuit architectural influences that shaped religious buildings in colonial Panama.
The cathedral contains multiple vaulted rooms beneath the sanctuary, which serve various administrative and storage functions throughout the year.
The current bells date from the 18th century, replacing the original ones that were damaged in fires during the cathedral's early history.
Location: Panamá Province
GPS coordinates: 9.00676,-79.48519
Latest update: May 15, 2025 18:19
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