Cathedral of St. Christopher, San Cristóbal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathedral of St. Christopher |
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| Catedral de San Cristóbal | |
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| Location | San Cristóbal |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Cathedral of St. Christopher (also known as Spanish: Catedral de San Cristóbal) is an important religious building. It belongs to the Catholic Church. You can find it in the city of San Cristóbal. This city is located in the Táchira State of Venezuela, a country in South America. The cathedral is right next to Juan Maldonado Square.
This beautiful church has a special look, mixing neo-colonial and baroque styles. It is the main church for the Diocese of San Cristóbal in Venezuela. A "diocese" is like a church district. This diocese was created by Pope Pius XI on October 12, 1922. Near the cathedral, there is also the Apostolic Palace. Inside the cathedral, you can see amazing stained glass windows. These windows show scenes from the city's founding. They also remember the visit of Simón Bolívar, a famous leader who helped free Venezuela, in 1813.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de San Cristóbal (San Cristóbal) para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Venezuela
- St. Christopher
