Mérida Cathedral
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| Mérida Cathedral | |
|---|---|
The Mérida Cathedral | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°58′1.64″N 89°37′21.32″W / 20.9671222°N 89.6225889°WCoordinates: 20°58′1.64″N 89°37′21.32″W / 20.9671222°N 89.6225889°W |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Status | Preserved |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Juan Miguel de Agüero |
| Architectural type | Cathedral |
| Completed | 1598[1] |
| Materials | Stone |
The Mérida Cathedral in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, is one of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas.[1]
History
The cathedral was built on the site of Mayan ruins Tiho.[1]
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Rasmussen, Christian (October 1998). "Yucatán's church of all ages". Americas. Retrieved 2009-01-03.
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