Puebla Cathedral, Religious landmark in Plaza de la Constitución, Mexico.

Puebla Cathedral stands on the Plaza de la Constitución with a Renaissance-style facade of dark grey and brown masonry, its curved central gable flanked by two tiered bell towers topped with small domed lanterns; the left tower is slightly shorter. Inside, five naves run beneath a raised central nave, and the building reaches just over 70 meters in height.

Construction began in 1575 under architect Francisco Becerra, while Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza promoted its completion in the 17th century. Later additions and restorations modified details of the facade and interior over the centuries.

The cathedral is the episcopal seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla and holds the title of basilica under the invocation of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Its historical archive keeps documents dating from the founding of the city, many still awaiting classification. The sacristy guards vestments embroidered with gold and silver thread, chalices, ciboria, reliquaries and crosses plated in gold with jewel inlays.

The cathedral opens daily for services and visits, allowing guests to explore the architecture and art collections. A quieter walk-through is often possible in the morning or early evening when fewer worshippers are present.

The building preserves a collection of historical objects, including gold-embroidered vestments and chalices from the founding period of Puebla. These liturgical items are kept in the sacristy and side rooms, sometimes accessible during special guided tours.