Catedral Metropolitana

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  • Address
    cnr Calle 56 & Carrera 48, Villanueva
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  • Transport
    train: metro: Prado
underground rail: Prado

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Lonely Planet review

Overlooking Parque de Bolívar, the city's vast cathedral, Catedral Metropolitana is formed by some 1.2 million bricks arrayed in an attractive neo-Romanesque design. Designed by various architects, including Frenchman Charles Carré, construction began in 1875 and was completed only in 1931. Its spacious but dim interior boasts Spanish stained-glass windows, a German-made organ featuring 3478 pipes and paintings by Gregorio Vásquez de Arce y Ceballos.

Don't be misled if the cathedral's front door is locked - check the side doors.