Cuautitlán Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Bonaventure Cathedral |
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| Catedral de San Buenaventura | |
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| Location | Cuautitlán |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The St. Bonaventure Cathedral is a Catholic church in Cuautitlán, Mexico. It is also known as the Cuautitlán Cathedral. This church became a cathedral on February 5, 1979. This happened when the Diocese of Cuautitlán was created.
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History of the Cathedral
The church complex is named after St. Bonaventure. He was a saint whose special day was when the first friars visited in 1524. The building of the first Franciscan monastery and temple in Cuautitlán started in 1532. Friar Alonso de Herrera was the first leader. Friar Alonso de Guadalupe was the first monk living there.
The cathedral you see today is the third church built on this site. It was constructed between 1655 and 1732.
Architectural Styles
The St. Bonaventure Cathedral shows two main building styles. These are Baroque and Neoclassical.
Baroque Style
The Baroque style was popular from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century. It often features grand, dramatic designs. You can see this in the cathedral's tall, impressive look.
Neoclassical Style
The Neoclassical style became popular later, in the mid-18th century. It uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings. This style often looks more simple and balanced.
Inside the Cathedral
The cathedral has a Latin cross shape when viewed from above. This means it looks like a cross. The main part of the church, called the nave, is very tall. It has a transept, which is the part that crosses the main nave. This area features Baroque columns.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de San Buenaventura (Cuautitlán) para niños
