Cuernavaca Cathedral

The cathedral stands within a high-walled compound south of the main square, featuring unembellished facades and solid stone construction that resembles a fortress.

Franciscan missionaries initiated the construction in 1529, using stones from Cuauhnáhuac ruins, and completed the structure in 1534 for indigenous evangelization purposes.

The cathedral walls display a 400-square-meter mural from the 17th century depicting the crucifixion of missionaries in Japan, discovered during renovations in 1957.

Visitors can explore the Museum of Religious Art, opened in 2018, which exhibits 92 religious artifacts including paintings and sculptures from the 16th to 20th centuries.

The cathedral incorporates a stone baptismal font near the main portal and features two additional churches within its compound: the pink Templo de Tercera Orden and yellow Capilla del Carmen.

Location: Cuernavaca

Inception: 1534

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Part of: Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl

Website: http://catedraldecuernavaca.org

GPS coordinates: 18.92021,-99.23678

Latest update: May 22, 2025 14:30