Puebla Cathedral

Puebla Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Puebla. It is a vivid example of colonial architecture and is under the patronage of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Puebla de Los Angeles.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1557 and lasted more than a hundred years, until 1690. The interior of the cathedral includes many artistic and historical values that adorn its 14 side chapels and altar. The luxurious main altar, called the "Main Altar" or "Altar of the Kings", dates from a later period and was erected the entrance of the reconstruction of 1797-1818 under the leadership of Manuel Tols. Colorful frescoes, which painted the domes of the temple by the artist Cristobal de Villalpando, perfectly preserved to this day and depict scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.