Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of Saint John the Evangelist, Roman Catholic cathedral in Naga City, Philippines.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist features a cruciform plan with two front towers and a central pyramidal roof topped by a cupola. Its interior displays classic elements of earthquake baroque design with reinforced structural supports throughout.
Construction began in 1808 under Bishop Bernardo dela Concepción after a previous wooden structure was destroyed by fire in 1768, with completion reached in 1843. The lengthy building process reflected the importance of this site to the region.
This cathedral serves as the spiritual center for the Archdiocese of Caceres and remains a gathering place for the Catholic community of Naga. Daily worship shapes the rhythm of religious life in the city.
The cathedral is centrally located and easily accessible on foot, with daily services that allow visitors to attend worship during their time in Naga. Those wishing to view the architecture can visit outside service times.
The building was constructed using local volcanic stone and features special arcades and reinforced columns designed to resist earthquakes. These engineering innovations are visible throughout the structure and show how it adapts to the region's seismic activity.
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