Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora de La Paz
A neoclassical cathedral on the south side of Plaza Murillo, begun in 1835 and finished nearly a century later, with stunning stained-glass windows inside.
La Paz Cathedral (Basilica of Our Lady of La Paz) stands at the southwest corner of Plaza Murillo. Construction began in 1835, it was consecrated in 1925, and the bell tower was not completed until 1989. It is one of Bolivia's largest churches. The facade is neoclassical, and the interior is spacious and bright, with coloured glass windows and the high altar worth examining closely. Attached is a religious art museum. Please keep quiet during mass and dress appropriately. Entry to the church is free; the museum charges a fee, subject to on-site information.
Opening hours
About 08:00-12:00 and 15:00-19:00 (except during Mass)
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Art
- Plaza Murillo
- National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (MUSEF)
- Basilica of San Francisco
- Mercado Lanza
- Coca Museum
- Calle Jaén
- Calle Sagárnaga