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Santa Prisca Cathedral

Plaza Borda, Taxco, Mexico
762/622-0184
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Taxco
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Activities: Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Description: This 18th-century church, built with funds provided by silver tycoon José de la Borda, is the centerpiece of the town's main square.
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Austin, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Got to see this lovely church. Full of gold leaf and art. And what a history. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Beautiful old cathedral. Gives you the real feeling of how old this town is. More

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Copenhagen
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

This church is amazing and even if your normally do not like to visit churches you might want to pop in and see the many amazing altars. We were there on Dia de Muertos which added to the magical atmosphere in this beautiful city and especially around the main plaza where the Cathedral is located. We normally stay away from... More

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Mexico
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

A visit is a must while in town. Get a tourist guide to get a full explanation. Guides are inside waiting for you. More

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Central Wisconsin
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Take the time to visit this sight. The church is located in the towns "Zocalo" and is a gathering place for the towns people. More

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Sacramento
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

This church showcases the wealth of Taxco in days past. The altar is quite nice, as are many other adornments. Afternoon is a great time to photograph the outside facade....to get a vantage point walk uphill a bit from one corner of the plaza and turn onto a level street to find the viewpoint. More

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Lyon, France
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Beautiful architecture and wonderful history. Lot's of street vendors surrounding the cathedral and many restaurants around with beautiful views of the church and surrounding city and countryside. More

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San Diego, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

The atmosphere is abundant & impressive. I felt like I could not take it all in, especially behind a lens. More

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New York City, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

A beautiful old structure in the center of town. We were luck enough to catch the end of an a tour leader's lecture about the history of the church. The back part was under construction at the time of our visit, but most areas were accessible. Don't miss the extremely beautiful wooden doors! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

An orchestra was playing when we attended so that was an added bonus. More

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