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 is a very important Catholic church in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. People also call it the Tampico Cathedral. It is the main church for the Diocese of Tampico. You can find it right across from the Plaza de Armas, which is a big public square in the city's old downtown area.
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History of the Tampico Cathedral
The building of the Tampico Cathedral started a long time ago. The very first stone was placed on May 9, 1841. This was a big step for the city.
Building Challenges and Changes
An architect named Lorenzo de la Hidalga was in charge of the building work around 1850. The cathedral faced some tough times during its construction. In 1917, a part of the main roof, called the central nave, fell down. A few years later, in 1922, the west tower was hit by lightning and also collapsed.
Cathedral Completion and Design
Even with these challenges, the cathedral was finally finished and officially opened on November 12, 1931. It has a special design with three long sections inside, called naves. Its overall shape is like a Latin cross when you look at it from above.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Tampico para niños
Images for kids
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Another View of the Cathedral
