This is a beautiful old Cathedral. I think it's from the late 1700s or early 1800s. They don't make them like this any more. There are many churches like this in the states that they are demonstrating due to lack of interest. This one was well lit at night and the church bells ring on the hour. I have a nice video but don't know how to post it.

The Metropolitan Archcathedral Basilica of Santa María la Antigua is a Catholic church located in the old town of Panama City right off Independence Square. It was consecrated in 1796, although construction work began in 1688, 108 years earlier. It suffered important damages over the years. Restoration works were done nicely so today it's an amazing, historical building. Artwork inside is just fantastic. Don't miss it.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful catholic church (Original) Una bonita Iglesia católica

This church was built between 1688 and 1794, its main façade presents a series of architectural elements typical of primate churches, such as the Cross of Caravaca, the Papal Emblem and the keys to the city. The main altarpiece was restored in 2018, as was the painting of Our Lady of the Assumption. Its altar was probably made in the middle of the 18th century. The gilding elements correspond to 23-carat gold leaf. Pope Francis consecrated the altar of the church on January 26, 2019, during the activities of WYD Panama. At the consecration mass of the altar, the head of the Vatican himself was surprised by the beauty of the temple and thanked all those involved in the magnificent work. Useful information: - World Heritage Site - National hystoric monument - Business hours: 7:00 a.m./ 7:00 p.m. - Free entry - Approximate visit time: 30 minutes onwards I recommend visiting with proper attire (fresh clothes are allowed) - Taking photos is allowed - Take your hat off before entering No smoking Don’t talk on the cell phone

Beautiful church with a massive pipe organ. This is a vey tall church but on top of some very large pillars.

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful setting to capture special moments or enjoy an afternoon in a cool environment. (Original) Es un bello escenario para plasmar momentos especiales o disfrutar de una tarde en un ambiente fresco.

Black materiality transformed in White spirituality !

Must visit if you're in casco viejo in Panama city. Beautiful and well kept

Beautiful Cathedral! Located in the heart of Casco Viejo, Panama city. Surprisingly, we barely could see people around at 1000AM

(Translated by Google) The Cathedral Basilica Santa María La Antigua is the headquarters church of the Archbishop of the metropolis of Panama. Custody the image of Santa María de la Antigua, patron saint of Panama. The construction dates from 1688 and has recently undergone an arduous reconstruction and conditioning work. It is a World Heritage Site. It retains historical and tourist value, for the architecture, relics and ornaments on display. (Original) La Catedral Basílica Santa María La Antigua es la iglesia sede del Arzobispo de la metrópolis de Panamá. Custodia la imagen de Santa María de la Antigua, patrona de Panamá. La construcción data de 1688 y recientemente ha sido sometida a una ardua labor de reconstrucción y acondicionamiento. Es patrimonio de la Humanidad. Conserva valor histórico y turístico, por la arquitectura, las reliquias y ornamentos en exposición.

The Metropolitan cathedral Basilica of Santa María la Antigua is a Catholic church located in the old town of Panama City (Casco Viejo) in Panama. The view at night is as beautiful as the view in the daytime. It is an old building but it still stands strong and that alone amazes me. Another place to visit when in Panama.

⭐️ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕𝕣𝕒𝕝 𝔹𝕒𝕤𝕚́𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕒 𝕊𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕒 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕚́𝕒 𝕃𝕒 𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕘𝕦𝕒⭐️ APRIL 2023 •••𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙖 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮,𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙖••• 》The Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is located in the Independence Plaza, also known as Cathedral Plaza in Casco Viejo. It was built in 1674, being one of the first buildings in the new city. Overall a nice church. Free to enter, take pictures or pray

I didn't go inside the church but in front views are awesome

(Translated by Google) It was a really nice place to find some rest. Inside, great sculptures were set with gold. There were also beautiful colorful paintings hanging there. The windows were especially beautiful. I just think this place is fabulous. The size of this church is really amazing. The altar is great too. I'll go there more oftenfter (Original) Es war ein wirklich schöner Ort um etwas Ruhe zu finden. Innen waren tolle Skulpturen mit Gold besetzt. Außerdem hingen dort wunderschöne bunte Gemälde. Die Fenster waren vorallem einfach wunderschön. Ich finde diesen Ort einfach fabelhaft. Die Größe dieser Kirche ist wirklich erstaunend. Der Altar ist auch Hammer toll. Dort werde ich öfter hin gehen😁

Superb All kind of gold Remastered Fine aspect They have put monitors in to the columns for explain the reconstruction or restoration process You can find also catacombs in progress. Funerary art is at the end in progress of restoration

Beautiful church with a lot of history rhat is peaceful and solemn. I liked sitting here and praying for a little while, and was very impressed by the ornate statues and also the relics. Free entrance, donations are gladly accepted of course. It's a very grand building too!

The symmetrical Renaissance stone facade of the oldest church in Panama (built 1688–1796) is the optical highlight of the Plaza de la Independencia, opposite of the cathedral's main entrance. Being rebuilt several times various styles prove immanent and form a harmonious whole. Impressive, the massive wooden ceiling. Yet, all dimensions remain tangible and human.

Worth the visit if you’re in casco viejo

Located in the independence square across from the Canal Museum.

My family and I were exploring Panama City and our driver brought us here. I really enjoyed my visit inside while my family also were in the plaza shopping and buying street food. It's a gorgeous Catholic Basílica with many relics and this place of worship should be respected (obey all rules listed). It has beautiful stained glass windows and many treasures. Enjoy!

Interesting cathedral to visit as a part of our city tour

This is a must visit if you travel to Panama. You can feel the history while you walk through the street of casco Viejo. In Plaza Francia you have a view from the new city and it's a great place to take some fabulous pictures

Beautiful cathedral:) I recommend this place

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Church, full of beautiful details. It is a place to visit and attend a Eucharist (Original) Hermosa Iglesia, llena de detalles bellos. Es un lugar para visitar y asistir a una Eucaristía

Amazing colonial old town in Panama.This town in UNESCO. We can buy some suvenirce.We can found restaurants.

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful church (Original) Es una iglesia muy bella

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place! It has articles used by the Pope in his coming to Panama, relics, among others (Original) Hermoso lugar! Posee artículos utilizados por el Papa en su venida a Panamá, reliquias, entre otros

Beautiful Church

Amazing restoration of the highest craftsmanship!

(Translated by Google) Very nice Cathedral. (Original) Muy linda Catedral.

Cool!

Very beautiful church inside and out! A must visit !

A great meeting point for Casco. Old Town has many rooftop bars

The biggest of the many churches and cathedrals in Casco Viejo. The exterior is beautiful, although I found the interior to be underwhelming. Worth a look around.

A renovated historical cathedral in casco viejo, panama city. See the pictures and appreciate the interior and exterior architecture. On a hot and humid day, this is a good place to visit, meditate, and pray. That paintings hung on the wall in the left room next to the altar is 450 years old.

Didn't go inside as it was closed. Next time.

Beautiful and solemn Church. It’s Panama’s Basilica. Historical and important.

Beautiful, air-conditioned, decent amount of history.

A church completed in 1796 after 100 years of construction can not be missed.

historical and beautiful church in an artistic building.

Nice experience. An old church in Panama 🇵🇦

This cathedral is one of the oldest on Panama city. Tickets are not needed for entry but curators do ask for small donations to aid with the upkeep of the building and such.

Hi. We are traveling to Panama for you our honeymoon. We are wondering if there is any Traditional Latin Mass Parish anywhere in Panama..THANK YOU SO MUCH!

(Translated by Google) A sad image of the most important church in the country needs to be renovated. But everything changed on the occasion of JMJ. A general renovation completely changed the interior design. Now it fully deserves to be called the Department. It has the organ again (thanks to a company from the Polish city of Zabrze) 8 fantastic bells and a working clock! (Original) Do remontu smutny obraz najważniejszego kościoła w kraju. Wszytko jednak się zmieniło z okazji JMJ . Generalny remont kompletnie zmienił wewnętrzny wystrój . Teraz w pełni zasługuje na miano Katedry. Znowu ma organy ( dzięki firmie z Polskiego miasta Zabrze ) 8 fantastycznych dzwonów i działający zegar !

(Translated by Google) Undoubtedly a place full of faith. (Original) Sem dúvida um lugar cheio de fé.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful restoration. Somewhat heavy when they tell you that you cannot enter with a hat; something ridiculous. (Original) Hermosìsima restauraciòn. Algo pesados cuando te dicen que no puedes entrar con sombrero; algo ridìcilo.

(Translated by Google) You can always hide there from the heat :-) but to the point colonial style !! Nice but crazy (Original) Zawsze można się tam schronić przed upałem :-) ale do rzeczy styl kolonialny !! Ładna ale szału nie ma

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(Translated by Google) In the Cathedral Square, the Interoceanic Canal Museum is located next to Our Cathedral Santa María La Antigua where the relics presented to Panama rest with love. (Original) En la Plaza Catedral, el Museo del Canal Interoceánico se encuentra junto a Nuestra Catedral Santa María La Antigua donde descansan con amor las reliquias obsequiadas a Panamá.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church !!! (Original) Igreja linda!!!

I have yet to go inside, but this is a beautiful colonial church that takes you back in time. The plaza in front of the church is also a pleasure to relax in with the shade from the trees.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place. One can spend a lot of time here. (Original) Hermoso lugar. Uno puede pasar mucho tiempo aquí.

(Translated by Google) Father Francisco visited this cathedral in 2019 (Original) El papá francisco visito esta catedral en el 2019

(Translated by Google) Pretty...... (Original) Bonita......

Very nice temple. Awesome rebuilding. Beautiful floor. You need to see it by yourself.

Very beautiful for sightseeing and even more in a spiritual way. Very religious feeling and very quiet place.

Gorgeous cathedral

Grand and beautiful like most cathedral. Crowds then to be around Mary statue, leaving the corner of Jesus Sacred Heart peaceful and conducive for a quiet and unhurried prayer.

The most beautiful church in panama old town. First the cathedral. Head here

Beautiful on pictures, unfortunately lots of construction right now. Bad timing I guess.

Much has been said about this piece of Panama's story. I'd recommend going during weekdays when parking lots are easier to get, still better if you park in the Cinta Costera and walk (about 30 min) or pick a cab. There's no restrooms either inside or around.

This is a beautiful Cathedral to visit when in Panama.

Bellisimo

(Translated by Google) Lovely. Well cared for (Original) Muy bonita. Bien cuidada

Must visit place. Impressive church from inside and outside, well conserved. Many relics to appreciate inside.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful in its best typicity the external aspect that the aisles quite simple and bare (Original) Bella nella sua tipicità migliore l'aspetto esterno che le navate tutto sommato abbastanza semplici e spoglie

Big. Beautiful

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church consecrated by Pope Francis (Original) Hermosa iglesia consagrada por el PapaFrancisco

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful place, full of peace🙏👏 (Original) Un lugar muy hermoso, lleno de paz🙏👏

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place (Original) Un hermoso lugar

(Translated by Google) After the restoration, he has been spectacularly comfortable to pray (Original) Después de la restauración, ha quedado espectacularmente cómoda para orar

(Translated by Google) Impressive church, renovated in recent years. Should not be missing when visiting Panama City (Original) Eindrucksvolle Kirche, in den letzen Jahren renoviert. Sollte bei keinem Besuch von Panama City fehlen

(Translated by Google) A magical place (Original) Un lugar mágico

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, big and majestic. Hopefully it will keep well. (Original) Hermosa, grande y majestuosa. Ojalá se siga conservando bien.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermosa

(Translated by Google) Beautiful basilica. Spectacular organ upstairs (Original) Hermosa Basílica. Espectacular el órgano en la planta alta

(Translated by Google) It's a cathedral with a lot of history It was consecrated in 1796, although construction work began in 1688, 108 years earlier. The cathedral is the episcopal seat of the archdiocese of Panama. (Original) Es una Catedral de mucha historia⛪ya que Fue consagrada en 1796, aunque los trabajos de construcción iniciaron en 1688, 108 años antes. La catedral es la sede episcopal de la arquidiocesis de Panamá.

Beautiful place

(Translated by Google) What a wonderful place, what a beautiful church! Wonderful! (Original) Was für ein wunderbarer Ort, was für eine schöne Kirche! Wunderbar!

(Translated by Google) Downtown San Jose, Metropolitan Cathedral (Original) Centro de San Jose, Catedral metropolitan