The Cathedral of Santa María la Menor in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo is dedicated to St. Mary of the Incarnation. It is the oldest existing cathedral in the Americas, [1] begun in 1504 and was completed in 1550, and the second constructed, after …

First Cathedral/Basilica of the Americas. Gothic style interior, well maintained. Entrance fee 100 pesos and another 80 pesos for the audio guide, interesting to learn about the historical facts that involved the Cathedral in recent centuries.

Santa Maria La Menor remains to this day the most important Christian shrine in the Caribbean, and is an all-but-mandatory pilgrimage stop for Christian tourists to the island. The Cathedral of Santa Maria La Menor is part of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo UNESCO World Heritage Site.

May 7, 2017 · The Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor is the oldest cathedral in the Americas, dating back to 1512. It was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1504 and finally constructed eight years later. It was dedicated to St Mary of the Incarnation.

The Cathedral of Santa María la Menor is the oldest cathedral which can be found in the Americas, or at the time when it was built the New World, and located in the capital city of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo.

The Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor is known for its Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, its impressive façade, its treasury which contains an extensive collection of ancient woodcarvings, paintings, old furnishings, and religious artifacts from the colonial period.

Mar 12, 2022 · The second oldest cathedral in the Americas is in Old San Juan in the United States territory of Puerto Rico. But the first and oldest cathedral in the Western Hemisphere is the Cathedral of Santa Maria La Menor in the Colonial City …

Santa María la Menor Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, is the oldest cathedral in the Americas. It is located in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo and is an example of Gothic architecture with Baroque elements.

Dec 3, 2024 · The coral-limestone facade of the first cathedral in the New World (Catedral Primada de América) towers over the south side of the Parque Colón. Spanish workmen began building the cathedral in...

The Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is recognised as the Americas’ oldest Cathedral dating back to 1512. As the first Cathedral in the new world it holds much significance, remaining one of the Dominican Republic’s most visited attractions and held in high regard throughout the Caribbean.