About
The Oaxaca Cathedral stands on the main plaza of Oaxaca City, in Mexico's state of Oaxaca. Its full name is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, and it is often called the Catedral de Oaxaca. The building is an 18th-century baroque church, and its setting is part of the historic centre of Oaxaca, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What you will see
- A façade built of green cantera stone, a local volcanic stone that gives the cathedral its distinctive colour.
- Twin bell towers rising above the plaza, a feature that marks the building from across the centre.
- A baroque church whose exterior reflects the architectural style of its period.
Visiting the area
The cathedral is best approached as part of a walk through the centre. It faces the main plaza, so you can sit nearby, watch the life of the square, and then explore the streets that radiate from it. Because the whole historic centre is a World Heritage site, the cathedral fits naturally into a day spent looking at the city's colonial buildings and public spaces.
The cathedral is at Independencia s/n, Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax. 68000. For questions before your visit, the church can be reached by telephone at +52 951 514 4113.
