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Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso
Attraction
4.7 (11360 reviews)
1500s cathedral with stark Renaissance architecture, partially built with stones from Mayan ruins.
C. 60, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
+52 999 928 6131
Did You Know?
1561
Construction Start
Construction on the Catedral de San Ildefonso began in 1561, making it one of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas.
1598
Construction Completion
The cathedral was finally completed in 1598, after nearly four decades of construction.
Plaza Grande
Location
The Catedral de San Ildefonso stands on one edge of the Plaza Grande, in the heart of Mérida's downtown.
Bishop
Cathedral Significance
A cathedral is a significant place in the Catholic faith, housing a bishop and serving as a central site for smaller churches.
