Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Monumental ConstructionDescription
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is a monumental construction in Mexico, North America.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral stands beside the Zócalo in the historic centre. Built over several centuries, it combines major architectural styles and presents an important conservation challenge because of the unstable ground beneath the city. The cathedral was built in sections between 1573 and 1813. The long interval accounts for its mixture of architectural styles and does not imply that earlier churches on the site date from 1573.
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| Date | 1573 CE - 1813 CE The cathedral was built in sections between 1573 and 1813. The long interval accounts for its mixture of architectural styles and does not imply that earlier churches on the site date from 1573. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral stands beside the Zócalo in the historic centre. Built over several centuries, it combines major architectural styles and presents an important conservation challenge because of the unstable ground beneath the city. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,693 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,573 CE - 1,813 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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