Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Gothic Revival cathedral in Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe rises above Zamora with its twin spires reaching a height of 107.5 meters, marking the tallest church in Mexico.

Construction started in 1898 under Bishop Jose Ma. Càzares y Martinez with 300 workers, but faced interruptions during the Mexican Revolution and Cristero War.

The cathedral functions as the primary religious center in Zamora, hosting major ceremonies and featuring a sophisticated pipe organ by Alexander Schuke Potsdam Orgelbau.

The cathedral stands at coordinates 19.983647, -102.280819 in central Zamora, with regular access for visitors interested in religious services and architectural tours.

One stone wall bears hundreds of bullet holes from executions during past conflicts, serving as a permanent reminder of the region's turbulent history.

Location: Michoacán

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 19.98365,-102.28082

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59

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