Mérida Cathedral

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The blessing of Holy water at Mérida Cathedral.

Mérida Cathedral
Basic information
Location	Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
Geographic coordinates	20°58′1.64″N 89°37′21.32″W / 20.9671222°N 89.6225889°W / 20.9671222; -89.6225889Coordinates: 20°58′1.64″N 89°37′21.32″W / 20.9671222°N 89.6225889°W / 20.9671222; -89.6225889
Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Status	Preserved
Architectural description
Architect(s)	Juan Miguel de Agüero
Architectural type	Cathedral
Completed	1598[1]

The Mérida Cathedral in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, is one of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas.^[1]

History

The cathedral was built on the site of Mayan ruins Tiho.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Rasmussen, Christian (1998-10). "Yucatán's church of all ages". Americas. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_go2043/is_/ai_n28710832. Retrieved 2009-01-03.