Guadalajara Cathedral
Catedral de Guadalajara
A symbol of the city, consecrated in 1618. Its two yellow spires were rebuilt after an earthquake, and four plazas surround it in a cross pattern.
The cathedral was begun in 1561 and blends Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Its iconic conical twin towers, clad in yellow tiles, were rebuilt after the earthquake of 1854. Inside you'll find an ornate altar, paintings in the style of Murillo, and the 'Holy Innocents' statue, which holds the relics of a holy infant. The cathedral is surrounded on four sides by Guadalajara Plaza, Plaza de Armas (with its French-style bandstand), the Rotunda of Illustrious Jaliscans and Liberation Square, which together form the core of the historic center. Admission is free, but please keep quiet during Mass.
Opening hours
About 07:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres
- Museo Regional de Guadalajara
- Palacio de Gobierno de Jalisco
- Teatro Degollado
- Templo de San Francisco & Capilla de Aranzazú
- Plaza Tapatía
- Plaza de los Mariachis
- Mercado San Juan de Dios (Mercado Libertad)