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Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana)

Bordered by Avdas. 4 and 2 and Cs. Central and 1, San Jose, Costa Rica
506-221-3820
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Ranked #22 of 34 attractions in San Jose
Type: Religious Sites
Description: The interior of this 1871 church is far more interesting than the neoclassic exterior.
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Nueva Gorgona, Panama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

This is a must for church viewers. It's a beautiful cathedral that watches over the city in all its glory. Definitely good to the eyes! Make sure a wander through all of the church as well as the lovely grounds. Peace be with you.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

If you like churches this one's worth a stop. We spent about 40 minutes walking through the church and viewing the grounds. It's in the center of the city.

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See 7 more reviews by AtlantaJim for San Jose
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

I thought this church was really quite beautiful and peaceful. I made a quick stop here while waiting for my tour to start at the National Theater (the church is just a couple blocks away from the theater). If you're in the area, it's worth a stop. The tiles floors are so pretty, and the architecture inside is lovely. Regarding... More

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See 6 more reviews by Mari818 for San Jose
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

This is a great example of a Spanish church in downtown San Jose. It is near all the museums and government buildings downtown, so it is a convenient stop. It is free to walk in and peak around.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

This place is ok if you are religious, but for a more historic church, you need to take the bus from San Jose to Cartago, to visit the pilgrimage centre of the Black Madonna.

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See 5 more reviews by David L for San Jose
San Jose, Costa Rica
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

It is located in a not that pretty zone in San José. I think it is not great thing to see, and it doesn´t worth the risk.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

I just loved it. Quite antique. Its floors and roof tops are very nice. John Paul II and Mother Theresa visited this Cathedral.

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See 26 more reviews by andre r for San Jose
Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

Its a great church, one of the principals, its nice to see because of the history inside. The location is not the safest its in the center of the capital, so do walk there by yourself

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See 18 more reviews by LauraCostaRica for San Jose
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2012

I'm not a fan of church, but those in San José are very nice. Even during a mess, they let you in and you can take pictures of the church. The roof is very interesting, it's all wood. If you have a visiting day, it's a nice place to see !

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See 7 more reviews by Simonizer_Lezachez for San Jose
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2012

This is a very old church, moreover nothing spectacular in its style, rather simple and not much art. You certainly will like the statue of John Paul II outside, masterpiece!

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