The Cathedral of Oaxaca, Our Lady of the Assumption

Started in 1535, and consecrated in 1733. One of the bell towers had to be rebuilt after the earthquake in 1931.

 

Back door to the Cathedral

Side entrance to the

Cathedral

View of one of the sides

of the Cathedral

Organ in main nave

The main Façade is flanked

by stone sculptures of

Saints Peter and Paul,

and is topped by a frieze of

Our Lady of the Assumption

Façade and left side of Cathedral

In front of main garden downtown Oaxaca

Closer look at stone figures

Façade of Cathedral

Detailed engraving on stone

pillars forming door frame.

Ornate carving of Arch and keystone.

Main entrance to Cathedral

Side Chapel of the Holy

Sacrament

Bronze sculpture of Our

Lady of the Assumption

by Todolini.

Dome and valut.