Cathedral of Querétaro (San Felipe Neri)
Catedral de San Felipe Neri
Originally the San Felipe Neri church, its red-stone façade shows the transition from Baroque to Neoclassicism; Father Hidalgo presided over a consecration here.
The church was built in the 18th century by the Oratorians. Its façade is carved from reddish-brown volcanic stone with restrained decoration, and it was elevated to a cathedral in 1921. Legend has it that independence leader Father Hidalgo presided over Mass at its completion. The interior is relatively simple; a visit takes about 15 minutes, and it can be stopped at on the way to Santa Rosa de Viterbo.
Opening hours
About 07:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Templo de Santa Clara & Fuente de Neptuno
- Museo de Arte de Querétaro
- Templo de Santa Rosa de Viterbo
- Museo Regional de Querétaro
- Teatro de la República
- Jardín Zenea & Templo de San Francisco
- Plaza de Armas & Casa de la Corregidora
- Templo y Convento de la Santa Cruz