Matamoros Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Lady of Refuge Cathedral |
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| Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Refugio | |
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| Location | Matamoros |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Our Lady of Refuge Cathedral (also Matamoros Cathedral; Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Refugio) is the main Catholic church in the city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is the headquarters of the Diocese of Matamoros. It was built in the 19th century, and is located in the historical center of the city.
The work was initiated by Father Nicolás Ballí in the early nineteenth century. The church, with Neoclassical architecture, has three naves. Over the years the cathedral has undergone slight modifications.
The façade, also in Neoclassical style, has three access arches flanked by Tuscan columns, six in total.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Matamoros para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Mexico
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