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Architecture

Catedral de Guadalajara (Cathedral )

Catedral de Guadalajara  (Cathedral )
Architecture

Catedral de Guadalajara (Cathedral )

Av. Alcalde 10 Esq. Av. Hidalgo, Centro, Guadalajara , Jal.. 44100.

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Monday through Sunday 07:00 am - 06:00 pm

Information

The first cathedral was built in a rudimentary way with adobe and straw in 1551 in which is currently the temple of Santa Maria de Gracia. A fire almost completely finished with the church in 1574 so another one began to be build but the process was not fast. In 1618 finally were able to move but for 1818 an earthquake collapsed the towers and the dome of the temple. Once again were build, but in 1849, another earthquake pull them down. So, finally, under the orders of the architect Martin Casillas were built the ones that currently distinguish this church of eclectic style with Gothic touches and Renaissance facade. The temple has three Gothic vaults, 11 side altars, 30 Doric-style columns and with invaluable artistic jewels such as a sculpture of the Virgen de la Rosa, gift from Carlos V as well as oil paintings of Cabrera and Paez.

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A mass conducted at the Cathedral accompanied by classical music
A mass conducted at the Cathedral accompanied by classical music
The church seen from Guadalajara Plaza
The church seen from Guadalajara Plaza
The Cathedral bell towers measure 213 feet in height and are the symbol of Guadalajara
The Cathedral bell towers measure 213 feet in height and are the symbol of Guadalajara
Also known as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
Also known as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral
A mass being held in the Cathedral and the Gothic domes in the main nave
A mass being held in the Cathedral and the Gothic domes in the main nave
Sculptures of a saint and the body of Christ in glass
Sculptures of a saint and the body of Christ in glass
The Cathedral has 30 Doric style columns
The Cathedral has 30 Doric style columns
Nuns praying with rosarys
Nuns praying with rosarys
The Cathedral and the Guadalajara Plaza
The Cathedral and the Guadalajara Plaza
The Cathedral and fountain seen at night from the Guadalajara Plaza
The Cathedral and fountain seen at night from the Guadalajara Plaza
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Av. Alcalde 10 Esq. Av. Hidalgo, Centro, Guadalajara , Jal.. 44100.