Tampico Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Immaculate Conception Cathedral |
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| Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
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| 22°12′59″N 97°51′27″W / 22.21639°N 97.85750°W | |
| Location | Tampico |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tampico Cathedral, is a very important Catholic church in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It is the main church for the Diocese of Tampico, which is like a special church district. You can find it right across from the Plaza de Armas, in the old part of the city.
Building the Cathedral
The idea to build the Tampico Cathedral started a long time ago. The very first stone was placed on May 9, 1841. This was the beginning of a big construction project.
Original Design
A famous architect named Lorenzo de la Hidalga was in charge of the building plans. He started working on the project in 1850. The cathedral was designed with three main sections, called naves. It also has a special shape known as a Latin cross, which looks like a cross when you view it from above.
Challenges and Repairs
The cathedral faced some tough times during its construction and after it was built. In 1917, a part of the main building, called the central nave, collapsed. Then, in 1922, lightning struck the west tower, causing it to fall down.
Despite these problems, the church was repaired and finished. It was officially opened and blessed on November 12, 1931.
See Also
- Roman Catholicism in Mexico
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral
In Spanish: Catedral de Tampico para niños
Images for kids
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Another View of the Cathedral
