Xalapa Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Xalapa Cathedral |
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| Catedral Metropolitana de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
Xalapa Cathedral
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| Country | Xalapa,  Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 1641 |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Baroque (1772), Neogothic (1896) |
| Years built | 1772 |
Xalapa Cathedral, or its full name, Catedral Metropolitana de la Inmaculada Concepción de Xalapa, is a very important Roman Catholic church. It is located in the city of Xalapa, which is in the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. This cathedral is the main church for the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Xalapa. It is also one of the oldest buildings in the entire city.
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How Old Is Xalapa Cathedral?
The Xalapa Cathedral was first built a long, long time ago, in the year 1641. But it didn't always look the way it does today! In 1772, the church went through a huge change. It was rebuilt in the Baroque style, which is known for being very grand and detailed.
What Changed in the Design?
Some parts of the cathedral still show details from this 1772 Baroque style. For example, the bell tower has some of these older features. The clock in the tower is quite special too, as it was brought all the way from England!
When Did It Become a Cathedral?
The church officially became a "cathedral" in 1864. This happened at the same time that the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Xalapa was created. An archdiocese is like a large church area, and a cathedral is the main church for that area.
Later Changes to the Building
Later, in 1896, the cathedral was changed again. These changes gave it much of the look it has today. So, the building you see now is a mix of different styles and times!
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Xalapa para niños
