Toluca Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in central Toluca, Mexico
Description
Toluca Cathedral is a neoclassical structure in the center of the Mexican city featuring eight pairs of Corinthian columns, symmetrical towers, and a prominent dome. The dome's peak is crowned by a statue of Saint Joseph, giving the building its distinctive appearance.
History
Construction began in 1867 and replaced a 16th-century Franciscan monastery that once occupied the same location. The building went through several phases under different architects before completion at the end of the 1970s.
Culture
The cathedral displays religious sculptures by Juan Ramírez Fajardo and contains ten side chapels with baroque and neoclassical altarpieces depicting sacred scenes. These artworks shape the space and tell stories of faith.
Practical
The building is located downtown on Independence Avenue and is accessible to visitors during worship times. It is easy to reach on foot and offers viewing opportunities during regular weekday hours.
Did you know?
Within the complex, the preserved facade of the San Elzeario church is integrated into the structure and now functions as the Sagrario Parish. This unexpected element shows how an older religious building was incorporated into the new design.
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