Guided tour of the Cathedral of Mexico City
A guided tour of the cathedral the historic center of the capital of Mexico
Basic information
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Duration2 horas
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Available languagesSpanish English
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Suitable for families, young and old
About the visit: Guided tour of the Cathedral of Mexico City
The Metropolitan Cathedral is not only the largest precinct of the Catholic faith in Mexico, it is also a unique historical monument, repository of a rich architectural and artistic heritage, which condenses five centuries of the life of colonial and independent Mexico.
In this tour to the Cathedral of Mexico, you will be able to appreciate the outstanding reliefs, sculptures, paintings and ornaments of facades, altars and interior walls of this monument, knowing its origins and iconographic meanings. You can also appreciate the bell towers and know the history of some of the most ancient cathedral bells, heard in our city for several centuries. Finally, you will know the original location of some pre-Hispanic temples that lie in the subsoil of Cathedral.
The Tour
• Atrio de Catedral
• Templo, coro, retablos y sacristía
• Ascenso a campanarios de la catedral de México
Recommendations
- Recomendamos el uso de calzado cómodo y protección solar y/o para la lluvia (según la temporada del año)
- Hay varios estacionamientos en el centro histórico, estaciones de metro y paradas de metrobús y autobuses urbanos de diversas rutas.
- El centro histórico es la zona de la ciudad con mayor concentración de actividades y espacios culturales así como de entretenimiento, aprovecha que estás ahí y conoce algo más.
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