St. Thomas Cathedral, Catholic cathedral near Bolívar Square, Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
The cathedral features a central nave reaching 26 meters in height and twin towers extending to 44 meters with neoclassical architectural elements throughout the structure.
The construction of St. Thomas Cathedral began in 1764 and continued for 75 years until its official inauguration by Monsignor Mariano de Talavera y Garcés in 1841.
The cathedral serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ciudad Bolívar, established by Pope Pius XII on June 21, 1958.
Visitors can access information about mass schedules and religious ceremonies through the cathedral office's WhatsApp communication channel.
The cathedral wall displays a bullet mark from the execution of independence leader Manuel Piar, who was shot at this location on October 16, 1817.
Location: Ciudad Bolívar
Official opening: 1840
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Website: http://catedraldeciudadbolivar.com.ve/catedralcb
GPS coordinates: 8.14379,-63.55115
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:12
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