Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica
The Catholic cathedral beside the Spanish Plaza in Hagåtña, and the center of the island's Catholic faith.
The site of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral is where the Spanish missionary San Vitores built Guam's first Catholic church in 1669. The original church was destroyed during World War II, and the current building was rebuilt in 1959. Its white facade and twin towers stand out in downtown Hagåtña. The cathedral houses Santa Marian Kamalen, the Virgin Mary who is Guam's patron saint. Each year on December 8, the island's largest religious procession takes place. Admission is free on weekdays. Keep quiet during Mass and dress respectfully. The cathedral, Spanish Plaza, Latte Stone Park, and the Guam Museum are all within walking distance of each other.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (except during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Plaza de España & Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral
- Guam Museum
- Latte Stone Park
- Chamorro Village Night Market
- Fort Santa Agueda
- War in the Pacific National Historical Park (Asan Beach)
- Ypao Beach Park
- Fish Eye Marine Park