Monterrey Cathedral Explained

Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Monterrey
Other Name:Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de Monterrey
Coordinates:25.6656°N -100.3098°W
Location:Monterrey
Country: Mexico
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Monterrey[1] (Spanish; Castilian: Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de Monterrey) also Monterrey Cathedral is the main Catholic church and home of the Archdiocese of Monterrey.[2] [3] It is located in the capital of the state of Nuevo León in Mexico.

The building has a central nave in the shape of a Latin cross flanked by niches chapels. The ship has arched vaults topped with an octagonal dome. The interior is sober and eclectic. It has a mix of architectural styles, neoclassical and baroque, the latter especially on its façade. The chapel of the tabernacle features an embossed silver front. In the choir there is a Merklin organ from 1893 (currently damaged and not in use).

It was built between 1705 and 1791 and declared a cathedral in 1777, when Pope Pius VI created the Diocese of Linares.

It has a mixture of architectural styles, neoclassical and baroque; the latter especially in its facade.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/northamerica/3163.htm Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Monterrey
  2. Book: Monterrey y sus alrededores. 1993. URBIS Internacional. es.
  3. Book: Monterrey 400: una historia de progreso. 1996-01-01. Ediciones Castillo. 9789687415666. es.