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Cathedral of Puebla (Catedral Basilica de Puebla)

Puebla, Mexico
Ranked #2 of 21 attractions in Puebla
4.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Description: This huge baroque-style cathedral dominates the town's main square and is one of Puebla's most recognizable landmarks.
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Canberra
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Unfortunately closed like many attractions in Puebla in early May More

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Barrie
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Most likely this is the best known church in Puebla, of which there are many! Any time of the year it is a beautiful site to visit, the adjacent park area provides a place to rest and take in the sites. A worthwhile destination with many excellent shops & restaurants within walking distance in every direction More

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Panama City, Panama, Panama
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Raquel, as Juan de Palafox y Mendoza called it, was magnificent! far better than the cathredal of Mexico City More

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Mexico
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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The building has many legends surrounding it regarding its construction, make sure to find some guide that can explain you all the details, you will really enjoy it. The exterior is great and a true landmark, but the interior is really stunning and beautiful. The choir and wind pipes from the huge organ are great and the extensive art throughout... More

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puebla
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

If you don't see anything in Puebla see at least the Cathedral. More

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Washington, DC
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Beautiful interior. 7 chapels on each side of the nave. Highly decorated. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

You can breath art ant Puebla's streets, the Cathedral is small but beautiful, with all the colonial style paintings. More

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sharon Ontario
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

This visit was great because the they were playing the pipe organ the sound inside of the cathedral was majestic. also the inside it is very nice. More

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Calumet City, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

I loved the historical value. I love history and art, so this allowed me to indulge both of my loves. I would suggest that any tourist should visit this wonderful place! If you are a history buff, you would absolutely love this! More

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Puebla, Mexico
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

If you are planning a visit to Puebla there are things that can´t be out of your list This Cathedral is one of the biggest and oldest in Latin America don´t miss it More

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