The Basilica Cathedral of Puebla, as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is known according to its Marian invocation, is the episcopal see of the Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles. It is one of the most important buildings in the historic center of Puebla declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has the prerogative of being the first su…
The Basilica Cathedral of Puebla, as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is known according to its Marian invocation, is the episcopal see of the Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles. It is one of the most important buildings in the historic center of Puebla declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has the prerogative of being the first sumptuous temple that under fine architectural designs was built in the Americas, consecrated in 1649, ahead of the Metropolitan of Mexico that was dedicated in 1653. It was founded by Philip II of Spain.
Location: Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico
Completed: (South tower) 1737
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
District: Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles
Year consecrated: 18 April 1649
Architect(s): Francisco Becerra and Juan Gómez de Trasmonte (cathedral) · Manuel Tolsá (cypress) · Pedro García Ferrer (Altar of the Kings) · Cristóbal de Villalpando (frescoes)
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