Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción
23°12′3.5″N 106°25′18.5″W / 23.200972°N 106.421806°W / 23.200972; -106.421806
Location	Mazatlán
Country	Mexico
Denomination	Roman Catholic Church
History
Dedication	Immaculate Conception
Consecrated	12 December 1941
Past bishop(s)	Rafael Barraza Sánchez
Architecture
Style	Baroque-Revival
Years built	1856-1899
Groundbreaking	1856
Completed	1899

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a very important church in Mazatlán, Mexico. People also call it the Mazatlán Cathedral. It is the main religious building in the city. This beautiful church is built in a style called Baroque-Revival. It is the home church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mazatlán. You can find it in the old part of the city.

History of the Cathedral
What the Cathedral Looks Like
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History of the Cathedral

Work on this church started a long time ago, in 1856. A bishop named Pedro Loza y Pardavé gave the order to begin building it. Later, a priest named Miguel Lacarra took over the project. The church was finally finished in 1899. It took many years to build this amazing place! The church was officially made a basilica on December 12, 1941. This means it has special importance to the Catholic Church.

What the Cathedral Looks Like

The cathedral has a special shape, like a basilica. It has three main sections inside, called naves. All these sections are the same height. The church has a round roof, called an octagonal dome. On top of the dome, there is a small tower called a lantern. An iron cross sits at the very top.

The church also has two tall towers. These towers have two parts. Their tops look like cut-off pyramids. Each tower is also crowned with a cross. The style of the building is a mix of old European designs. It shows off many detailed decorations.