Basilica Cathedral of Mazatlán

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception[1] (Spanish: Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción) Also Mazatlán Cathedral Is the main religious building in the city of Mazatlan,[2] in Baroque-Revival style of Sinaloa, Mexico,[3] and home of the Catholic Diocese of Mazatlan. It is located in the historical center.

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción
23°12′3.5″N 106°25′18.5″W
LocationMazatlán
Country Mexico
DenominationRoman Catholic Church

Work on the temple began in 1856 by order of then Bishop Pedro Loza and Pardavé. Later, parish priest Miguel Lacarra took over the work and it was completed 1899. The temple like basilica was consecrated 12 December 1941.

It consists of basilical plant, with three naves, which have the same height. It has an octagonal dome with lantern, crowned by an iron cross. The towers are of two bodies and present shots in the form of truncated prisms, which are crowned by a cross.

Internal view of the Mazatlán Cathedral

See also

References
  1. Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mazatlán
  2. 18 encuentros con la historia (in Spanish). Gobierno del Estado de Sinaloa. 1 January 2003.
  3. Mellin, Maribeth; Onstott, Jane (4 May 2009). The Unofficial Guide to Mexico's Best Beach Resorts. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470379974.
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