Cathedral Basilica of Durango facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Minor Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the metropolitan Archdiocese of the Victoria de Durango's Community |
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| Catedral Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Arquidiócesis metropolitana de la comunidad de Victoria de Durango | |
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| 24°01′30″N 104°40′13″W / 24.0251°N 104.6703°W | |
| Location | Durango |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Durango Cathedral is a very important religious building in Mexico. Its full name is the Minor Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. It belongs to the Catholic Church and is located in the historic center of Durango. You can find it right across from the Plaza de Armas, a main square.
This cathedral is considered the most important building in the state of Durango. Many people also think it is one of the most beautiful buildings in northern Mexico. It was built where an older church, called the Parish of the Assumption, used to stand.
History of the Durango Cathedral
The building you see today started being built around the year 1695. A talented architect named Mateo Nuñez designed it.
Construction Timeline
The construction of the cathedral took a long time.
- The main parts of the building were mostly finished by 1713.
- However, the entire project, including all the beautiful decorations inside, the altars, and other important monuments, was not fully completed until 1844. This means it took over 100 years to finish!
See also
In Spanish: Catedral metropolitana de Durango para niños
