El Centro in Cartagena de Indias in Municipio de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia — Northwestern South America

The Cathedral Basilica Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

1. The Cathedral Basilica Saint Catherine of Alexandria Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La Catedral Basílica Santa Catalina de Alejandría
Llamada también "Basílica Menor" data de 1612 fecha en la cual reemplazó a la primitiva de palma y bahareque, arrasada por un incendio en 1552. Está constituida por tres naves separadas por columnas dóricas y arcos de medio punto. Presenta una cubierta a dos aguas con teja de barro. Tanto el ábside, como la fachada lateral que da a la Plaza de la Proclamación y su portada principal (estilo herreriano) están construidas totalmente en piedra sillar a la vista.

Basilica Santa Catalina de Alejandría
Fotografia: Harvin Lewis

Patrimonio Mundial - UNESCO-1984,
Monumento Nacional Decreto 1911 de 02-11-1995

English:
Also called "Minor Basilica" it was built in 1612 and replaced the primitive one made of adobe and palm that was destroyed by fire in 1552. It is composed of three naves separated by Doric columns and semicircular arches. It has a gable roof with clay tile. Both the apse and the sidewall facing the Plaza de la Proclamation and main entrance (Herrera style) are fully built in ashlar stone in sight.

Erected by Distrito Turistico, Histórico y Cultural de Cartagena de Indias.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1612.

Location. 10° 25.411′ N, 75° 33.058′ W. Marker is in Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, in Municipio de Cartagena. It is in El Centro. It is at the intersection of Calle de la Iglesia and Calle 34, on the left when traveling south on Calle de la Iglesia. The marker is located on the south corner of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Cra 4 1434, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar 130001, Colombia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the

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Caribbean Sea,

in South America,

in a Andean South America country,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pantaleon German-Ribon Street (a few steps from this marker); Bolivar Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Simón Bolívar Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Proclamation Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of the Republic Building (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Inquisition Historical Museum of Cartagena (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Burn! / La Quemada (about 120 meters away); Aduana Square (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cartagena de Indias.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

2. The Cathedral Basilica Saint Catherine of Alexandria Marker

The marker is located on the southwestern corner of the Cathedral.

Inside view of the Cathedral Basilica Saint Catherine of Alexandria image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

3. Inside view of the Cathedral Basilica Saint Catherine of Alexandria

The view of the Cathedral from the north image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 4, 2023

4. The view of the Cathedral from the north

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 10, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.