Monterrey Cathedral, Baroque cathedral in Monterrey, Mexico
Description
Monterrey Cathedral is a baroque religious structure built with a Latin cross floor plan and an octagonal dome overhead. The interior features arched vaults, and smaller chapel spaces line the main nave for individual prayer.
History
Construction of the cathedral extended over nearly a century, from 1705 through 1791. Pope Pius VI recognized it as the seat of the Diocese of Linares in 1777.
Culture
The cathedral blends baroque and neoclassical styles, with silver decorations in the tabernacle chapel catching the light and the historic organ still filling the space with music during services.
Practical
The cathedral sits in downtown Monterrey and remains an active place of worship. Visitors should dress respectfully and keep quiet during services.
Did you know?
The cathedral holds a Merklin organ from 1893, a rare survival of German craftsmanship in Mexico that gives the space its distinctive sound. Few visitors realize this instrument comes from a celebrated European maker.
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