Cathedral of Coro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral Basilica of St. Anne |
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| Catedral Basílica Menor de Santa Ana de Coro | |
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| Location | Coro |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Anne is a very old and important church in Coro, Venezuela. It is also known by its Spanish name, Catedral Basílica Menor de Santa Ana de Coro. This beautiful building is a special place for people who follow the Roman Catholic Church in the area.
Building History
The idea for a church in Coro started a long time ago. In 1531, Pope Clement VII decided to create the Diocese of Coro. This meant Coro would have its own church leader and a main church.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1583. We don't know who drew the first plans for the church. It was designed with a main area called a nave and two side areas called aisles.
The tall tower of the cathedral was built after 1620. It is believed that the entire church was finished in 1634. This was almost 50 years after the decision to start building it. Between 1608 and 1615, a person named Francisco Ramírez helped build the dome and two side arches. Nevada Bartolomé took over the work in 1615. His role was very important to make sure the building continued and was completed.
This cathedral was one of the most important buildings constructed before 1713. Its design set an example for how other churches in Venezuela would be built.
Protecting the Cathedral
Coro and the nearby town of La Vela de Coro are very special places. In the 1990s, they were named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This means they are important historical and cultural places that should be protected. The cathedral is part of this special area.
In 2005, Coro was added to the List of World Heritage in Danger. This happened because heavy rains caused damage to the city. Since then, people have been working to fix the damage and protect the site. By 2018, some good progress had been made to help save these historic buildings.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral basílica de Santa Ana (Coro) para niños
- List of cathedrals in Venezuela
- Catholic Church in Venezuela
