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Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Senora de Monterrey

125 Reviews

#20 of 126 things to do in Monterrey

Sacred & Religious Sites, Sights & Landmarks

Zuazua y Ocampo | Zona Centro, Monterrey 64000, Mexico

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“A quick must see when downtown.”

Stop and see the central city cathedral. It is a quick visit and a nice small renovated cathedral... read more

Reviewed 25 February 2018

WanderingOso

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

“Beautiful, but okay to skip”

The most impressive part of this cathedral is the sculptures. The inside decor is very simple, and... read more

Reviewed 25 February 2018

Y8672PBannad

Riverside, California

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Taking center stage on Monterrey's Gran Plaza, this historical baroque cathedral took more than 150 years to complete during the 17th century.

4.5

125 reviews

Excellent50%
Very good32%
Average14%
Poor4%
Terrible0%

25 Feb 2018

“A quick must see when downtown.”

12 Dec 2017

“Small for a cathedral”

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Zuazua y Ocampo | Zona Centro, Monterrey 64000, Mexico

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WanderingOso

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Reviewed 25 February 2018

A quick must see when downtown.

Stop and see the central city cathedral. It is a quick visit and a nice small renovated cathedral. Pope John Paul II stopped here and there is a plaque dedicated to his visit to Monterrey.

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Y8672PBannad

Riverside, California

236

Reviewed 25 February 2018 via mobile

Beautiful, but okay to skip

The most impressive part of this cathedral is the sculptures. The inside decor is very simple, and has an ornate mural behind the altar. If you’re pressed for time, it’s okay to skip this cathedral. Although beautiful, there are more impressive places to visit in...More

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Shawncago

Chicago, Illinois

7251

Reviewed 13 January 2018

Lovely, not spectacular

This is a beautiful, mostly simple, cathedral. The facade is the most elaborate part of the architecture. Inside, it is mostly white and plain except for the altar area which has colorful, contemporary murals above. It is a peaceful refuge right off the Macroplaza area....More

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johntpt

Toluca, Mexico

46172

Reviewed 12 December 2017 via mobile

Small for a cathedral

Mexican Cathedrals tend to dominate the surrounding area and draw you in, such as the Cathedrals in Mexico City, Toluca, and Morelia. Monterrey's Cathedral is more subdued, but worth a stop if you are in the centro. It is peaceful and well kept, and features...More

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OceanPotion1

Melbourne, Florida

4113

Reviewed 21 October 2017

Breathtakingly Beautiful

The Cathedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Senora de Monterrey stands out on the edge of the Monterrey Macroplaza. It's as beautiful and majestic on the inside as on the exterior.

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EMILE D

Guatemala City, Guatemala

843156

Reviewed 20 October 2017

BEAUTIFUL!

Located at the Macroplaza area. Big church with a neo classic facade from the end of the 19 Century. A beautiful architecture in its exterior as well as in the interior. At the interior, a colored mural above the altar. A simple altar with detail...More

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nicocarrega

Panama

204

Reviewed 20 January 2017

Catedral metropolitana

Free entrance of course. It isn't a big cathedral but it is very nice to sightsee. You can also take a ride along the ciudad vieja. Would be a very good idea to do this visit the same day of parque fundadora and paseo Santa...More

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april s

Austin, Texas

6921

Reviewed 29 November 2016

Worth a quick look!

I wouldn't go far out of my way to see this church. It is small but well kept. Worth a look if you see it a few blocks away.

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yidonit

Tel Aviv, Israel

9138

Reviewed 8 October 2016

Really went for a meeting

But everyone knows that Monterrey was never very big on investing in religion. If you are looking for really beautiful religious edifices, Zacatecas is a great destination. There you will find many such, in the city and surrounding it.

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KarolaRS

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Reviewed 2 October 2016

History

Many visitors do not know that the Cathedral has many crypts, where the bishops of Monterrey who have died during their service for the community are resting. This area is in the semi basement and the entrance is via the Blessed Sacrament chapel.

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