Cathedral

The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana de la Asunción de María) is the largest and oldest cathedral in the Americas and seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. It is situated atop the former Aztec sacred precinct near the Templo Mayor on the northern side of the Plaza de la Constitución in downtown Mexico City. The cathedral was built in sections from 1573 to 1813 around the original church that was constructed soon after the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlán, eventually replacing it entirely. Spanish architect Claudio de Arciniega planned the construction, drawing inspiration from Gothic cathedrals in Spain.

Photographer:
comezone
Uploaded:
2010-02-25
Tags:
catedral de mexico cathedral comezone culture downtown history lc-a race lc-a+ lca race lomo lomo comrades of the americas mexico mexico city north america team 3 x-pro
Camera:
Lomo LC-A+ (available in our shop)
Film:
Kodak Elitechrome EBX
City:
Mexico City
Country/region:
Mexico
Albums:
LC-A Race

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Mexico City

Country/Region: Mexico
Mexico City

Mexico City is one of those places that you’ll visit and want to go back as soon as you leave. The spirit of the city is unlike anywhere – it has a rich cultural history, combined with an amazingly colorful art scene, and some of the best food in the world. Formerly Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire, it is the oldest capital city in the world, and sits on a former lake bed. Make sure you brush up on the Spanish basics and respect all the languages spoken in the city, because a little goes a long way. Try EVERYTHING, from spicy street food to walking through ancient cities, and of course, bring your Lomography film and camera with you.

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