Places to visit in Zacatecas
Architecture

The Zacatecas Cathedral

The Zacatecas Cathedral
Architecture

The Zacatecas Cathedral

(492) 922 0490.

Hidalgo esq. Tacubaya, Centro, Zacatecas , Zac.. 98000.

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Monday through Friday 07:00 am - 08:30 pm, Saturday 07:00 am - 09:00 pm, Sunday 06:00 am - 09:00 pm

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The Catedral de Zacatecas is one of the most beautiful temples to be found in Mexico. It is an indisputable part of the skyline in this imposing pink stone city. The construction of this masterpiece of Baroque architecture from the time of New Spain, began in 1731 and was partially completed in 1752, when a solemn ceremony of dedication of the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary was carried out.

Its splendid decor has been classified by several names, of these being: Exuberant Baroque, Ultra Baroque or Baroque Churrigueresco, with the conclusion that because of its originality, the church should simply be classified as: Baroque Zacatecas. On the beautiful pink stone facade,  many elements are embodied that are related to the Eucharist, resembling a gigantic altarpiece. There is a representation of the Holy Trinity, bordered by the twelve apostles, which begins in the choir window with the Holy Spirit, continues with Christ the Son, and finally topped with the Eternal Father surrounded by musical angels.  The breathtaking view of the main facade is best appreciated in the late afternoon or at night.

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Tubular organ made in 1905
Tubular organ made in 1905
Mexican Baroque facade
Mexican Baroque facade
Our Lady of the Zacatecas
Our Lady of the Zacatecas
Altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Altar to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Main altar that honors the Virgin of the Assumption
Main altar that honors the Virgin of the Assumption
Faced
Faced
Side entrance dedicated to Our Lady of Los Zacatecas
Side entrance dedicated to Our Lady of Los Zacatecas
Side facade dedicated to Our Lady of Los Zacatecas
Side facade dedicated to Our Lady of Los Zacatecas
Presbytery and main altar
Presbytery and main altar
Central part of the Cathedral
Central part of the Cathedral
Center of the frontal faced
Center of the frontal faced
Main entrance
Main entrance
Central part of the facade the part of the center represents the Holy Spirit
Central part of the facade the part of the center represents the Holy Spirit
The two towers of the Cathedral
The two towers of the Cathedral
Churrigueresque or ultrabaroque facade
Churrigueresque or ultrabaroque facade
Great illumination of the Cathedral
Great illumination of the Cathedral
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(492) 922 0490.

Hidalgo esq. Tacubaya, Centro, Zacatecas , Zac.. 98000.