The Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City

The Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City

The project started in 1532 and finished in 1813. The striking church has renaissance, Baroque and neoclassic styles. 

The altar of the Kings, the work of Jerónimo Balbás in Churrigueresque style is simply magnificent, it is also known as the la cueva dorada ("the golden cave"); the Choir, with reliefs of various saints done in precious woods; the Altar of Forgiveness, a beautiful colonial artwork; the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, with two paintings from the 16^th century; the Sacristy, the oldest part of the cathedral, displays impressive canvases painted by Cristóbal Villalpando and Juan Correa; and the organs from the 18^th century. 

Situated to the right of the main cathedral, is the Metropolitan Tabernacle with a Baroque style, it is richly decorated.

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