The Cathedral of Cartagena in Colombia, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, is located in the historic centre of Cartagena. It is the episcopal see of the Archbishop of Cartagena de Indias, one of the oldest episcopal sees in the Americas. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.

Cartagena Cathedral is one of the most representative and ancient buildings in Cartagena it has a unique history in which pirate attacks and a collapse of its walls have left indelible traces. Construction of the Cathedral began in 1575. On Its inside you can see the high altar, made of wood and covered with gold leaf, with Italian marble floors and images carved out of the same material, which contrast with the estación del vía crucis (stations of the cross).

Address: Cll. Santos de Piedra #34-55, Barrio Centro
schedule: Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to noon and Saturday from 8am. to noon.


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