An elaborate portal on another cathedral and a simpler one on a different church around the historic center of Mexico City
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Protestors at Zocalo
Tents of the protestors at Zocalo, a constitutional plaza at the historic center in Mexico City, restrict the ability to take full photos of the Cathedral and other buildings
Protest in front of Cathedral
Protesters at the Historic Center
Inside Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Inside the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, the massive 82-foot-tall Altar of the Kings is the oldest example of the Mexican Baroque style known as ‘Churrigueresque’. The interior consists of 40 columns, five naves, 51 vaults, and 74 arches.
Inside Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Impressive and Unusual Portal
The portal we saw at the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral had an unusual arched structure in front of the wooden door, decorated with flowers and greenery.
Unusual Entrance Gate to the Cathedral
Mexico City Cathedral Tower Unique Entrance
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral Portals
The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral has three main portals and four façades, each flanked by columns and statues. A portal is a grand and artistic entrance to an important structure.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral Main Entrance
Mexico City Cathedral Tower Side Entrance
Leading to the Cathedral
Crosses at Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Three crosses at Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral – one on the dome, one on the church roof, and another one in the foreground
Two Crosses
Church Dome and Cross in Monochrome
Cross at Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral_
Different Angles
Tents and Cacti in the foreground add a different perspective to the images of the bell towers of the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Tents Below Cathedral Towers
Cacti under Cathedral Towers
Shopping in the Square
Despite protests in the main square in the historic center of Mexico City, vendors set up with the cathedral in the background, stands under umbrellas to sell local, colorful items
Street Shopping
Lot of Churches and Cathedrals
The historic center of Mexico has many churches and cathedrals that one sees while walking around.
Santo Domingo in Mexico City refers to the Church of Santo Domingo and its Plaza, also called Santo Domingo. Both are located three blocks north of the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.
The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. It is one of the main buildings in the historic center, but limited opportunities to photograph the entire cathedral due to tents in the square. Many images to be posted.
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral Side View
Chester Cathedral Music Organs
The organs of Chester Cathedral are the major source of instrumental music at the cathedral, being played for daily services and accompanying the choir, as well as being used for concerts and recitals. The choral tradition at Chester is 900 years old, dating from the foundation of the Benedictine monastery. Here are images of two organs.
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a center of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.
Taking a Shot of York Minster
Figures released in March 2023 by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) reveal that York Minster welcomed 620,591 visitors for worship and tourism last year. That was up by 133 per cent on the figure of 266,183 in 2021 and not far short of the cathedral’s record visitor number of 706,484 in 2019. Taking photographs of the minster is prevalent.
York Minster Doors
The great west door of York Minster is a formal processional entrance but not used for the mass of tourists who visit the cathedral each day. The South Transept is the main entrance to York Minster. The famous stained glass of the Rose Window is above the entrance. This window was damaged by a fire in 1984.
York Minster
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, North Yorkshire, England. York Minster is the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. It is famous for its incredible gothic architecture, with work starting in the 1200s and not finishing until the 1470s. Although it is by definition a cathedral, as it is the site of a bishop’s throne, the word ‘cathedral’ did not come into use until the Norman Conquest. The word ‘minster’ was what Anglo-Saxons named their important churches.
Stained Glass at Metropolitan Cathedral San Jose
The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose was built in 1802 and has been the seat of the Catholic people of the city since. The large neoclassical church features a mix of stained-glass works.
Metropolitan Cathedral San Jose
San José’s (Costa Rica) principal Catholic cathedral was built in 1871. Though rather plain from the outside, the large neoclassical church features a mix of stained-glass works, and assorted sculptures and bas-reliefs. It also has a wonderfully restored 19th-century pipe organ. A well-tended little garden surrounds the church and features a massive marble statue of Pope Juan Paul II
Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist in Savannah
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is an iconic symbol of Savannah, Georgia, gracing the skyline with its towering steeples. The church was dedicated on its current site on April 30, 1876. A fire in 1898 destroyed much of the structure. It was rebuilt quickly and re-opened in 1900. The Cathedral represents historically noteworthy architecture as well as over a century of faith and civic traditions in Savannah.
A Classic Church
The architecture of Corinth Reformed Church, Hickory, North Carolina is reminiscent of a fine European cathedral. The exterior of the building is of gray Georgia granite with Indiana limestone trim. The spire is of extruded and structural aluminum rising 164 ft. 6 in. from the terrace floor at the entrance. The belfry below the spire is built up of carved and molded limestone tracery, giving a lacy and ethereal feeling to the church tower. The main entrance is of limestone having carvings similar to those found on French Gothic churches.
The Road Untraveled at Salisbury Cathedral
The Road Untraveled, an art sculpture by Diane Maclean in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral, England
The Road Untraveled at Salisbury Cathedral
Majesty of Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral – Officially referred to as the Cathedral of Saint Mary, this Anglican cathedral is a beautiful testament to early English architecture and stems deep back into English history. Standing at over 400 ft tall, the cathedral’s spire stands as the tallest in the United Kingdom. The cathedral’s main body was completed in 38 years, from 1220 to 1258.
Majesty of Salisbury Cathedral
Doors of Salisbury Cathedral