St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral, Orizaba, New Spanish Baroque cathedral in central Orizaba, Mexico.

St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral is a New Spanish Baroque building in downtown Orizaba featuring a 43-meter tower topped with a Parisian clock and five bells. The interior is structured by fourteen columns supporting vaulted ceilings that create a sense of height and openness.

Franciscans founded the church in 1692, and it was later remodeled in Baroque and Neoclassical styles, with side chapels added in the 18th century. A single earthquake in 1854 destroyed the tower, which was rebuilt in Neoclassical taste. The church became a cathedral on 13 June 2000 through a bull issued by Pope John Paul II.

The cathedral houses neoclassical altarpieces and paintings attributed to Miguel Cabrera, demonstrating the religious artistry valued during Mexico's colonial era. These works reflect how local craftsmen and artists contributed to the spiritual spaces of their communities.

The cathedral sits in downtown Orizaba at Francisco I. Madero Norte 88 and welcomes visitors during daytime hours alongside regular religious services. Visiting during quieter times helps you appreciate the architecture and interior details without interruption.

The tower's second body holds the clock, brought from Paris, with four faces. The tower itself was rebuilt in the 19th century after earthquakes caused serious damage and its collapse; the first body holds five bells. In August 2014 it was announced that the tower was being prepared to receive tourist visits.