Catedral de San Miguel
Catedral de San Miguel
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Myo M
Coquitlam, Canada27,040 contributions
Jan 2020
With quite a bit of "gold glitters" inside (on the main altar & also on the two big shrines or secondary altars on the two sides near the main altar), this main cathedral of the city for me was actually kind of a "refreshing reminder" of those visited in South America (just more in common with similar glittering interiors of the main cathedrals of the countries much further down south than the interiors of those in the countries immediately to the south which despite their spacious interiors tend to be on a "plainer side") although yes this glittering scene was to continue in the cathedrals to come as I headed further north through Central America. And likely being also a cathedral steeped in the history of the country, its "somewhat different" appearances in like 3 different periods along the country's timeline are featured on postcards (the 3 postcards that I got later from a souvenir market nearby).
Located at like the "downtown core" of the city (quite a bustling area actually with big crowds & narrow streets), there's like a nice "diagonal view" of the Cathedral from the plaza right in front (although not a very great frontal view somewhat obscured by trees on the plaza), and just about a 5-minute walk after heading out from the plaza along the "pedestrian street" on the west side (the far side across the plaza from this cathedral) is Palacio Nacional with like a national museum inside (kind of a combo museum of "history & art" but really just not much of displays to see); and also just at about halfway along that "pedestrian street" (with various shops & food places along both sides) followed by a right turn onto another similar street and after a short walk to the end is Iglesia de Dolores (with not much inside but a nice church with kind of a "pleasant atmosphere" for a quick walk around) and where right outside that church along one side of its own plaza is a nice "souvenir market" (where I got those historic cathedral postcards as mentioned above along with also some nice keychains of the city & the country).
Located at like the "downtown core" of the city (quite a bustling area actually with big crowds & narrow streets), there's like a nice "diagonal view" of the Cathedral from the plaza right in front (although not a very great frontal view somewhat obscured by trees on the plaza), and just about a 5-minute walk after heading out from the plaza along the "pedestrian street" on the west side (the far side across the plaza from this cathedral) is Palacio Nacional with like a national museum inside (kind of a combo museum of "history & art" but really just not much of displays to see); and also just at about halfway along that "pedestrian street" (with various shops & food places along both sides) followed by a right turn onto another similar street and after a short walk to the end is Iglesia de Dolores (with not much inside but a nice church with kind of a "pleasant atmosphere" for a quick walk around) and where right outside that church along one side of its own plaza is a nice "souvenir market" (where I got those historic cathedral postcards as mentioned above along with also some nice keychains of the city & the country).
Written November 10, 2020
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KarlaCalidonio
Tegucigalpa, Honduras34 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
It is located at the city center. Maybe the architecture is not as breathtaking as other cathedrals of Guatemala or South America, but it has its own beauty.Pay attention to details: the paintings on top of the dome. The Altar is a beauty!
The ambiance during special celebrations are quite special: Easter Week of the City´s Anniversary.
And they, if you are curious enough , you will find pieces of history on the floors and walls.
Tombs of the first religious... paintings... and so on.
The entrance wooden walls are impresive.
The ambiance during special celebrations are quite special: Easter Week of the City´s Anniversary.
And they, if you are curious enough , you will find pieces of history on the floors and walls.
Tombs of the first religious... paintings... and so on.
The entrance wooden walls are impresive.
Written August 6, 2018
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Eivind S
Oslo, Norway342 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
The catedral is beautiful and well preserved. I stopped by to take a break from all the traffic pollution and to get away from the hot sun. Surprisingly it was a ceremony going on there so that was cool.
Recommended to stop by!
Recommended to stop by!
Written April 11, 2018
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Melvin R
Tegucigalpa, Honduras37 contributions
Dec 2016
This is a colonial edification, there are two mayor places down town for the catholic believer. This is one of them, and this was at one time exclusively fot the spanish living on america. The other one at Las Mercedes was only for the native american.
Written December 19, 2016
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MadeByVR
Toronto, Canada752 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Probably one of the nicest churches in Tegucigalpa. It is in very good condition right in front of Central Park.
Written February 19, 2016
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Saranger
Los Angeles, CA9,005 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Arrived on Sunday morning just after Mass so had plenty of time to visit the cathedral before they closed the doors about 12:30pm. What we found interesting was it do esn't look like many of the colonial churches because it is very light and airy on the inside, has a dome, and also has a beautiful gold and silver altar and two side chapels!
It is on Parque Central. Easy to get to in a taxi. We took the public bus from Hospital San Felipe (near the Paseo Procero and the Hyatt Place Hotel) for 11lps each way. No issues with safety either time.
The church and park attract beggars looking to get a handout from foreigners and they can be aggressive verbally (not physically) or will stand and look at you until you move or give them something.
It is on Parque Central. Easy to get to in a taxi. We took the public bus from Hospital San Felipe (near the Paseo Procero and the Hyatt Place Hotel) for 11lps each way. No issues with safety either time.
The church and park attract beggars looking to get a handout from foreigners and they can be aggressive verbally (not physically) or will stand and look at you until you move or give them something.
Written November 11, 2015
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,174 contributions
Oct 2019
As part of the downtown tour I had we went by this cathedral. It looked lovely and we were even able to enter to see all the gold plating everywhere, literally everywhere.
Written October 6, 2019
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Hussam S
Cairo, Egypt492 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
- In the Main Square of the city ... Surrounding by most of Attractions: Including Shoping & SuperMarket & .... I don't feel any danger there or any in Central America & Many Police there.
- Not Important ... Limit Attractions ... Like all Central America (Except maybe Costa Rica).
- The People of Country are V.G.: You can go to see if not The people are the same catogory like the people in: US + S.E. Asia + East EU
- Not Important ... Limit Attractions ... Like all Central America (Except maybe Costa Rica).
- The People of Country are V.G.: You can go to see if not The people are the same catogory like the people in: US + S.E. Asia + East EU
Written April 10, 2019
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PedoLandaDestiny
Tegucigalpa, Honduras9 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
THis Chatedral reflects the mixture of the Spanish and Catholic Leaders, with the Faith of the indigenous people. You Can see this in tne Altar different reprfesentation of local fruit and trees. All the altr is covered with leaf of gold, from the sourrounded Mountanis. In the Center a big piece of Silver, was stoled and sold in the black market and recovered for internattional authorities. Finally you can see diferents paints made in 17Th and 18Th Century
Written December 13, 2018
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Amanda
Roatan, Honduras77 contributions
Jul 2018
Let me first say the Cathedral is beautiful. I absolutely love the architecture and the feeling of culture that it emits.
However, the area in which this is located is sketchy at best. Granted I'm a tall, blond, white female and stand out like a sore thumb but in addition to the many looks, there is a feeling of not being safe at all. I am well traveled and have not felt like this anywhere else in the world. We (my honduran husband who is spanish speaking and I) asked a police officer in the area for directions and he proceeded to insist we give him money to buy soda while his eyes were glued to my husband's wallet.
So if you want to go here, I will say it is worth seeing but be careful. Stay close to the cathedral itself and don't walk around the surrounding area too much.
However, the area in which this is located is sketchy at best. Granted I'm a tall, blond, white female and stand out like a sore thumb but in addition to the many looks, there is a feeling of not being safe at all. I am well traveled and have not felt like this anywhere else in the world. We (my honduran husband who is spanish speaking and I) asked a police officer in the area for directions and he proceeded to insist we give him money to buy soda while his eyes were glued to my husband's wallet.
So if you want to go here, I will say it is worth seeing but be careful. Stay close to the cathedral itself and don't walk around the surrounding area too much.
Written July 10, 2018
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