St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral, Puerto Plata, Catholic cathedral in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
The cathedral features two bell towers on its main facade and a vaulted ceiling that extends through the building to a central dome.
The original wooden church burned down during the Dominican War of Restoration in 1863, leading to reconstruction efforts that started in 1929.
The cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of Puerto Plata, established in 1996 through a papal bull by Pope John Paul II.
The cathedral stands at Calle José del Carmen Ariza 36 in Puerto Plata and maintains regular mass schedules marked by bell tolls throughout the day.
The structure underwent multiple reconstructions due to natural events, including repairs after earthquakes in 1946 and 2003.
Location: Puerto Plata
Inception: 1956
Architectural style: Victorian architecture
GPS coordinates: 19.79727,-70.69359
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:46
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