Catedral Metropolitana
(Metropolitan Cathedral)

 

Description:
The cornerstone of this magnificent cathedral built by Domingo de Mazo was laid in 1701 and two churches existed in the same location built and rebuilt in 1571 and 1619 respectively. According to 1788 report of Governor Francisco Viedma the church´s nave was built to resemble a Latin cross. The Catherdral represents the Baroque style, with an exaggerated facade facing the Central Plaza. In 1830 two lateral naves were added. According to Architect Caros Lavayén´s historical research, master carpenter Sebastián Montes oversaw the construction raised the dome of the earliest church named San Agustín from 1605 to 1619. Montes´s work remained unfinished in 1619 when the Council of Villa de Oropeza (One of Cochabamba´s former names) acquired architect Juan de Canedo to continue work on the church walls, and dome. After Juan de Canedo came Domingo del Bazo who worked until 1630.

Address:
Plaza 14 de Septiembre

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