The Guadalajara Cathedral

The Guadalajara Cathedral or Metropolitan Cathedral as it is also known by is a beautiful structure that you can’t miss.

It dominates the skyline of downtown in Centro Histórico.

The construction began in the 1560’s and took over 50 years to complete. No short task by any means!

Here it is getting a bit of a facelift in March 2006.

The current towers (in yellow and blue) shown are not the originals. The first towers were destroyed in 1818 after a strong earthquake brought them crashing down.

New towers had to be made and were constructed by Architect Manuel Gomez Ibarra in 1854. He is the same man that built the beautiful cemetery El Pantéon de Belén. To read more about it click here.

Once there you must take a look at the mural The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.

This gorgeous structure also houses the largest organ in Mexico! This one is a must see.

Located in Centro Histórico
Av 16 de Septiembre, Hidalgo y Morelos

Sources: Su Guía en Guadalajara &Vive Guadalajara Turismo (Puntos de Interés)

If you like the Guadalajara Cathedral then you will love the exquisite murals by Jose Clemente Orozco in the Cabañas Cultural Institute.

Want to go shopping? Don't forget to check out two great shopping towns known for their beautiful Mexican folk art.