Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de María de Zamora de Hidalgo | |
| Cathedral of Zamora | |
| File:Catedral de Zamora Michoacán.jpg | |
| 19°59′1″N 102°17′6″W / 19.98361°N 102.28500°W | |
| Location | Zamora de Hidalgo |
| Country | Mexico |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Status | Co-cathedral |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Dedication | Immaculate Conception |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect | Eduardo Tresguerras |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Years built | 1832-1838 |
| Groundbreaking | 1832 |
| Completed | 1838 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Morelia |
| Diocese | Diocese of Zamora in Mexico |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | José Armando Álvarez Cano |
| Bishop | Joel Ocampo Gorostieta |
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral[1] (Spanish: Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de María), also known as the Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral,[2] is a Catholic religious building built in the first half of the 19th century by the famous Celayan architect Eduardo Tresguerras. It is located in the Michoacan city of Zamora de Hidalgo in Mexico.
History
It was built between 1832 and 1838.
In neoclassical style, it bears some resemblance to the Temple of Carmen in the city of Celaya (also made by Tresguerras).[3]
See also
References
- Back to citation Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
- Back to citation Sánchez, Martín (1995). Repertorio michoacano 1889-1926 (in Spanish). El Colegio de Michoacán A.C. ISBN 9789686959215.
- Back to citation "La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción" (in Spanish).