Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception |
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| Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
| 23°12′3.5″N 106°25′18.5″W / 23.200972°N 106.421806°W | |
| 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
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.
Gallery
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The front of the cathedral
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The beautiful domes of the cathedral
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The front yard and a statue of Jesus Christ
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Inside the cathedral
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The inside of the cathedral during Christmas Eve
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A painting of the Holy Trinity on the ceiling
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Techo en la Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepcion, Mazatlán, 31 de diciembre de 2023.jpg
A closer look at the ceiling inside
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A Nativity scene set up for Christmas
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The cathedral in 1907, a long time ago
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The main square, Plazuela República, with the cathedral in the background
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See also
In Spanish: Catedral basílica de Mazatlán para niños
