Queen Mary Cathedral, Barranquilla

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Queen Mary Cathedral, Barranquilla

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Queen Mary Cathedral, Barranquilla, Catholic cathedral in Barranquilla, Colombia.

The cathedral displays modern architecture with a bell-shaped floor plan, reaching 38 meters in height and extending 92 meters in length.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1955 under Italian architect Angiolo Mazzoni del Grande and took 27 years to complete due to multiple design changes.

The cathedral contains a 16-meter-high Christ sculpture and features Italian mosaic artworks depicting Saint Joseph and Mary Queen on its walls.

The cathedral accommodates 4000 seated visitors and stands at the zero point of Barranquilla, next to Plaza de la Paz in the city center.

The altar is crafted from marble in the shape of an anvil, while Mario de Ayala designed stained glass windows illustrating Catholic worship themes.

Location: Barranquilla

Architectural style: Neues Bauen

GPS coordinates: 10.98830,-74.79040

Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04

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