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Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan)

Av Central 7-30 E, Panama City, Panama
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Ranked #29 of 41 attractions in Panama City
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Description: Built between 1688 and 1796, this is a magnificent example of the religious colonial architecture of Panama.
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Willemstad, Curacao
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

To me it gave the impression that it really needs repairs. Must be said that all over the city I saw a lot of (street) repairs, construction(site)s, skycrapers in progress so next this Cathedral!?

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Panama City, Panama
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

It is very very sad to see how the government does nothing to keep this beautiful and historic place standing and in perfect conditions... Such an important place is falling apart... IT NEED HELP!!!!

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Katy, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

Went to check out the Panama Canal Museum and see the work on restoring the Casco Antiguo near the presidential palace

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DFW, TX
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67 reviews 67 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

An historical land mark worth visiting if you are walking in "Casco Viejo" aka San Felipe.

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PANAMA
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74 reviews 74 reviews
43 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

It is amazing how spanish moved the front of this Cathedral from the first Panama "Old Panama". It tooks more than 100yrs to finish it.

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Houston, texas, USA
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907 helpful votes 907 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

This structure is something of a mess with rotting wood and pigeon droppings inside and out. It looks far better at a distance and while I did not find it different that many churches I have visited in Latin America it is a shame it has been allowed to fall into such disrepair. On the other hand the square on... More

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Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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53 attraction reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

The wood sculptures outside the church was quite interesting and they show their age...many are worn and checked in the Panamanian heat. The wood roof structure is interesting as are the alters and statues around the large open church. The only colour is the stained glass windows.

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Panama, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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78 attraction reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013
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BRASILIA
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241 attraction reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
152 helpful votes 152 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013
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