Aguascalientes Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption |
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| Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción | |
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| Location |  Aguascalientes |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral, Minor basilica |
| Dedication | Assumption of Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Refugio Reyes Rivas (expansion) |
| Architectural type | New Spanish Baroque, Neoclassical |
| Groundbreaking | 1704 |
| Completed | 1738 |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Aguascalientes |
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption (also known as the Aguascalientes Cathedral) is a very important Catholic church in the city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. It's one of the most famous buildings in the city and stands proudly in the Plaza de la Patria.
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Building a Grand Church
The construction of this amazing church started a long time ago, in 1704. A priest named Antonio Flores de Acevedo began the work. It took many years to finish! Another priest, Manuel Colón de Larreátegui, finally completed the building in 1738.
What Makes It Special?
The cathedral is known for its beautiful design. It has a special fence around the front made of stone pillars and a metal gate. On the north side, there's even a sundial on a pillar, which tells time using the sun!
Pink Stone and Fancy Designs
The main front of the church is completely carved from pink stone. It has three main parts and a top section. The entrance is a round arch with an angel carved into its center. On the sides of the arch, there are fancy columns with plant designs.
Towers and Entrances
The cathedral has two matching towers. They are built in a Neoclassical style, which means they look like ancient Greek or Roman buildings. The side entrances also have beautiful designs. They feature rounded arches with smooth columns that hold up decorative tops.
A Special Statue
Inside the cathedral, there is a very important statue of the Virgin of the Assumption. This special statue was brought all the way from Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Aguascalientes para niños
