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Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador

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One of the Best Places To Visits in San Salvador


Address

2a Calle Oriente, San Salvador, El Salvador

Website

www.catedralmetropolitanadesansalvador.com

Contact

+503 2271 2573

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 6 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM
  • Monday: 6 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 6 PM

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  • 4/5 Kameron A. 1 year ago on Google • 226 reviews
    Very nice Catholic church to visit here in El Salvador. If your in town as a tourist, it's a good few hours to stop by and check out the beautiful architecture and details. You can spend around 1:00 to 3 hours depending on how much you choose to check out. There was no fee for entry. It's two levels and on the lower floor there are a few tombs. Definitely worth the visit just to see the place.
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  • 4/5 Jim M. 2 months ago on Google • 466 reviews New
    Beautiful church to see in the plaza. I did visit the crypt as well but won’t take photos of it. The paintings in the church are amazing.
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  • 5/5 Santi A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Security and access is very good, it has a very good biosecurity protocol, its own parking, restaurants and chalets around the corner and more now shopin (Original) Seguridad y el acceso es muy bueno cuenta con muy buen protocolo de bioseguridad, parqueo propio restaurantes y chalets al contorno y mas oara shopin
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  • 5/5 Ares A “A7A” T. 2 years ago on Google • 82 reviews
    So local here you don’t feel like a tourist . Street food eat with local nd enjoy the beautiful city .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 G Smith R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place is still beautiful, but disorder is returning to the Historic Center. Garbage and trading posts are beginning to take over the surroundings again. (Original) Lugar aún está bonito, pero el desorden está regresando a él Centro Histórico. Basura y puestos comerciales se empiezan a tomar los alrededores de nuevo.
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  • 1/5 Oscar Arnulfo Garcia C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an emblematic place of my beloved country El Salvador !! (Original) Es un lugar emblemático de mi querido país El Salvador!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francis Alexander Romero P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) CANONIZATION MONSTER OSCAR ARNULFO ROMERO OCTOBER 13, 2018 Known as the "Parish of San Salvador" or also as "Parroquia El Sagrario" had as guiding rectors José Matías Delgado and Nicolás Aguilar in 1808, who historically are known as the independence heroes. According to records, it was elevated to a cathedral in 1842. In September of 1877, initiatives were taken to build this church for the second time. This was located in the old location of the convent and temple of Santo Domingo in front of the Plaza Barrios. The historical data detail that, in 1888, the second building with Roman style was inaugurated. It was constructed of fine woods, some brought from Lebanon with the purpose that it was more flexible before the telluric movements. It was characterized for housing beautiful images, ornamentations and altarpieces painted by Salvadoran artists. However, it was reduced to ashes after an unstoppable fire on August 8, 1951. Since then, efforts have been gathered to build the third cathedral of San Salvador. The first stone was blessed and laid in October 1956. The works were delayed because of the armed conflict that the country experienced. However, the work was completed on March 19, 1999, consecrating and opening the Catholic cult. The Cathedral presents a scheme of Roman type, of a single nave crossed by two other sides forming a cross of rectangular proportions that ends in a circular altar. His art was forged by Fernando Llort who made a mixture of western culture with others of indigenist roots, representing the integrating cultural reality of the Salvadoran people. In the ceramic mural the people of God are represented allegorically, the new man and new woman with the instruments used for their work, also celestial figures as guardian angels; the dove, symbol of peace and the representation of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. Inside you will be surprised to see the beauty and at the same time the simplicity of this building. Colorful stained glass windows, eight colorful oil paintings that portray the life of Christ in the altar area brought from Pamplona, ​​Spain, and even four beautiful sculptures of the San Mateo, San Lucas, San Marcos and San Juan evangelists. In the central part of the Cathedral you can appreciate the majesty of the dome. In it, heaven is represented as a paradise in which, together with the Most Holy Trinity, Saint Joseph and the Virgin Mary, they participate in the bliss of angels and people of all races and social strata; animals and vegetation are included in it to indicate the universal character of the redemption of Christ. You can also see in one of its side chapels the image with the invocation of the Mother of the Savior, belonging to the seventeenth century. This was restored in Iberian territory and was donated to El Salvador by Queen Sofia of Spain in February 2001. It is recommended that all visitors complete their journey to the crypt where you will find the mausoleums of religious authorities and the tomb of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero. Open to the public: 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. (Original) CANONIZACIÓN MONSEÑOR OSCAR ARNULFO ROMERO 13 DE OCTUBRE DE 2018 Conocida como la “Parroquia de San Salvador” o también como “Parroquia El Sagrario” tenía como curas rectores a José Matías Delgado y a Nicolás Aguilar en 1808, quienes históricamente se conocen como los próceres independentistas. Según los registros, fue elevada a catedral en 1842. En septiembre de 1877, se tuvieron iniciativas de edificar esta iglesia por segunda vez. Esta se situó en la antigua ubicación del convento y templo de Santo Domingo al frente de la Plaza Barrios. Los datos históricos detallan que, en 1888, se inauguró el segundo edificio con estilo romano.Se construyó de maderas finas, algunas traídas del Líbano con el propósito que fuese más flexible ante los movimientos telúricos. Se caracterizaba por albergar bellas imágenes, ornamentaciones y retablos pintados por artistas salvadoreños. Sin embargo, se redujo a cenizas tras un imparable incendio el 8 de agosto de 1951. Desde entonces se reunieron esfuerzos para construir la tercera catedral de San Salvador. Se bendijo y se colocó la primera piedra en octubre de 1956. Los trabajos fueron atrasándose a causa del conflicto armado que vivió el país. No obstante, la obra se concluyó el 19 de marzo de 1999 consagrándose y dando apertura al culto católico. La Catedral presenta un esquema de tipo romano, de una sola nave atravesada por otras dos laterales formando una cruz de proporciones rectangulares que termina en un altar circular. Su arte fue forjado por Fernando Llort quien realizó una mezcla entre la cultura occidental con otros de raíces indigenistas, representando la integradora realidad cultural del pueblo salvadoreño. En el mural de cerámica se representa alegóricamente al pueblo de Dios, el nuevo hombre y nueva mujer con los instrumentos que se utilizan para su trabajo, también figuras celestiales como ángeles guardianes; la paloma, símbolo de paz y la representación de la última cena de Jesucristo. En su interior se sorprenderá al ver la belleza y a la vez la sencillez de esta edificación. Coloridos vitrales, ocho vistosos óleos que retratan la vida de Cristo en el área del altar traídos de Pamplona, España, e incluso cuatro preciosas esculturas de los evangelistas San Mateo, San Lucas, San Marcos y San Juan. En la parte central de la Catedral podrá apreciar la majestuosidad de la cúpula. En ella se representa al cielo como un paraíso en el que, junto a la Santísima Trinidad, San José y la Virgen María, participan de la bienaventuranza de los ángeles y personas de todas las razas y estratos sociales; se incluyen en ella animales y vegetación para indicar el carácter universal de la redención de Cristo. También podrá apreciar en una de sus capillas laterales la imagen con la advocación de la Madre del Salvador, perteneciente al siglo XVII. Ésta fue restaurada en territorio ibérico y fue donada a El Salvador por la Reina Sofía de España en febrero de 2001. Se recomienda que todo visitante complete su recorrido hasta la cripta en la que encontrará los mausoleos de autoridades religiosas y la sepultura de Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero. Abierta al público: 6:00 a.m. hasta 6:00 p.m.
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  • 4/5 Vladimir B. 3 years ago on Google
    An unusual cathedral. Large and rather heavy white body contrasts with bright red and orange front. Modern facade is both traditional awi original.
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  • 5/5 Christiana A. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm an administrative officer i work with the UN government.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Janardhan S. 4 years ago on Google
    U really feel u are in Latin America, security with guns .... old Spanish gospel songs and gracious God we will be back home soon. In all the hustle there is definitely a calm and legions of pigeons all around. The epicentre of the cultural and political revolution
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  • 5/5 Promptus D. 1 year ago on Google • 304 reviews
    A beauty off a cathedral with a beautifull worden roof construction. Absolute worthwhile to visit. Take a free walking tour throug San Salvador

  • 5/5 Gabriela A. 6 months ago on Google • 197 reviews
    It's a quaint humble church. There's a mausoleum of the priest who was murdered in the church. We went to mass and it was lovely.

  • 4/5 Oss C. 5 months ago on Google • 160 reviews
    I was never a fan of the architectural style of the Cathedral but it has grown on me, specially at night. It's a beautiful sight. It is grand, husky and tall which I am guessing was the main goal when they designed it.

  • 5/5 Benjamin A. 1 year ago on Google • 106 reviews
    This a such a beautiful Cathedral. The stations of the cross hauntingly beautiful. Saint Oscar Romero is buried here. When you step into this Cathedral, I stepped into the story of the Church in El Salvador: a story of great suffering and persecution, but also of enduring grace. Stop in for Mass, Confession, prayer, and to venerate the great Obispo y San, Óscar Romero.

  • 5/5 Ruth C. 1 year ago on Google • 101 reviews
    Amazing place. The best part of it is that you feel safe walking around.

  • 5/5 guancoland 2 months ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    Newly renovated cathedral, located in Centro Histórico in San salvador,El Salvador,safe place to be with the whole family

  • 5/5 Saul S. 3 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    I had a great time with my wife and my dad sightseeing the Centro Historico de San Salvador.

  • 5/5 Jose P. 3 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    The magnificent Cathedral of San Salvador

  • 5/5 Carolina B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very clean, neat and with all sanitary measures! (Original) Muy limpio, ordenado y con todas las medidas sanitarias!

  • 5/5 carlos r. 5 years ago on Google
    Bless the ones who get to come here

  • 4/5 Celeste I. 2 years ago on Google
    El Salvador 🇸🇻 has beautiful mountains and beaches. Ive always loved historical churches and it was worth the day trip. Remember, when in El salvador to wash veggies and fruits with vinegar and rinse with filtered water or may you get a parasite Don't drink/eat the ice ! Happy Holidays

  • 5/5 Ricardo M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend visiting it at night. 📍El Salvador is magical 🇸🇻🇸🇻 (Original) Lo recomiendo visitarlo de noche.📍El Salvador es mágico 🇸🇻🇸🇻

  • 5/5 Yuliana S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful cathedral

  • 5/5 Carlos G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place to hang out and with a lot of security (Original) Un lugar bonito para pasar el rato y con mucha seguridad

  • 5/5 r s. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice settings and a place to stop and pay your respects. As magnificent as it is... I prefer other churches around town and the country. Santa Ana cathedral has the vibe that you expect traveling around the world.

  • 4/5 Julio S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great historic church. There's no security though. We were in the basement museum and a crazy homeless got in and started screaming.

  • 5/5 Jay H. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a nice big church building, well maintained, very nice paintings, the ceiling is well designed, the lights are good, floor well polished. Mass was on, when I visited, and it’s very loud and chaotic outside, but it’s peaceful inside, they have a good sized gathering for mass, and all are welcomed to attend.

  • 5/5 Brenda G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice in the center of San Salvador (Original) Muy lindo en centro de San Salvador

  • 5/5 Hector C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful places like San Salvador (Original) Lugares hermosos como San Salvador

  • 4/5 Gangalic C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice church, but the visit hours are too short.

  • 3/5 Roberto A. 2 years ago on Google
    A good place to visit, has a good view of the capital and has a good family atmosphere, live music

  • 5/5 Mark M. 1 year ago on Google
    Spectacular!

  • 5/5 Benhur Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for a walk at night and have a great time with friends and family

  • 4/5 Rehool A. 4 years ago on Google
    An architectural Magic..A must visit place!!!

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place to take photos and observe the architecture of our historic center, the area is always busy and you must be aware of your things but otherwise it is a very beautiful place that you must visit. (Original) Hermoso lugar para tomarte fotos y observar la arquitectura de nuestro centro histórico, siempre está concurrida la zona y debes estar pendiente de tus cosas pero por lo demás es un muy bonito lugar que debes visitar.

  • 5/5 Alberto R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) History (Original) Historia

  • 5/5 Edwin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Historical place

  • 5/5 Armando A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral.

  • 5/5 Lito C. 1 year ago on Google
    This cathedral is the main catholic templo. This building replaced the old cathedral after a fire destroyed it back in the fifties. Probably it took some 20 years to complete because the construction work stopped for several years. The front of the cathedral was enhanced by a two giant Llort signature mosaics made by one of the most famous local artist, until they were completely destroyed by orders of the SanSalvador Archbishop, very very bad idea

  • 5/5 saj h. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place - peaceful

  • 5/5 jose t. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cathedral and during our entire visit we felt safe. There was plenty of federal officers and military patrolling the area and other posted around the plaza. Please like the comment of this review helped you.

  • 5/5 Brian S. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a safe área thanks to the efforts of President Bukele and law enforcement, a perfect tourist attraction for photos.

  • 5/5 Jeremy B. 7 months ago on Google
    Large cathedral with great art and ambiance. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Felix V. 4 years ago on Google
    Will definitely visit again place was colo ial great art and very clean

  • 5/5 Asiel R. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most important places in Salvadoran history. A must see if you visit el centro historico.

  • 5/5 Fernando F. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Beautiful place to visit and plenty of restaurants bars to enjoy with family and friends

  • 5/5 Alex R. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing building.

  • 5/5 Mario Vasquez O. 3 years ago on Google
    Catholic religion church. An excellent place to come close with god and share your thoughts with him

  • 4/5 manuel s. 3 years ago on Google
    Bella !!

  • 5/5 César P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A Beautiful Historic Place To Visit (Original) Un Hermoso Lugar Histórico Para Visitar

  • 5/5 El Pichin S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty hurts a lot of street sales (Original) Bonita lastima muchas ventas ambulantes

  • 5/5 Juan T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is almost always open to the public, either before or after strolling through the historic center you can take some time for reflection. (Original) Casi siempre está abierta al público, ya sea antes o después de pasear por el centro histórico puede tomarse un tiempo para la reflexión .

  • 4/5 Ricardo M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is excellent since it can be visited on foot but if you go by vehicle it is necessary to look for a park and then walk (Original) Esta exelente ya que se puede visitar a pie pero si vas en vehículo es de buscar parquei para luego caminar

  • 5/5 Marcela R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Our very beautiful and visited historical center (Original) Nuestro centro histórico muy hermoso y visitado

  • 5/5 Mario Hamilton Orellana B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I thank God for visiting the cathedral and if they are using the security measures regarding cobi 19 (Original) Le gracias a Dios por visitar catedral y si están usando las medidas de seguridad a lo que se refiere al cobi 19

  • 5/5 oscar a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Relaxing place, very good to be with family (Original) Lugar relax, para estar en familia muy bueno

  • 4/5 Lesly Elizabeth Flores R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent blacklight cafe for an afternoon in the historic center (Original) Café luz negra excelente para una tarde en el centro histórico

  • 5/5 Jonatan P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely (Original) Muy bonita

  • 5/5 harry m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very safe, cops around. (Original) Muy seguro, policías alrededor.

  • 5/5 carlos 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the largest cathedrals in Latin America. (Original) Una de las catedrales mas grandes de latinoamerica.

  • 5/5 Luis V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome architecture! (Original) Impresionante arquitectura!

  • 3/5 Ximenne A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) External view of the Metropolitan Cathedral its beautiful infrastructure from any angle it has its own. (Original) Vista externa de la Catedral Metropolitana su hermosa infraestructura desde cualquier ángulo ella tiene lo suyo.

  • 3/5 ricardo r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place but a lot of clutter with the street vendors (Original) Bonito lugar pero mucho desorden con las ventas ambulantes

  • 5/5 NELSON P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice architecture (Original) Muy bonita arquitectura

  • 5/5 francisco h. 3 years ago on Google
    Exelente place to visit

  • 5/5 Luis omar Vigil a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Ronald E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very accessible and clean (Original) Muy accesible y limpio

  • 5/5 Carlos Alberto Meléndez R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautifull (Original) Hermosa

  • 5/5 Felipe M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is neat and clean nice environment (Original) Esta ordenado y limpió agradable ambiente

  • 5/5 Hector A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God all (Original) Dios d todos

  • 5/5 sarita r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a place with a lot of history inside (Original) Es un lugar de mucha historia en todo su interior

  • 4/5 Javier D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This one looks attractive for a postcard photo. (Original) Éste, luce atractivo para una foto postal.

  • 5/5 Alexander M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Love it (Original) Me encanta

  • 4/5 Equipo V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful historical place to visit more at night to appreciate the lights (Original) Hermoso lugar histórico para visitar más en la noche para apreciar las luces

  • 4/5 Rene R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The park in front of the cathedral has a very beautiful lighting (Original) El parque frente a catedral cuenta con una iluminacion muy bonita

  • 4/5 Roxana T. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church! You are not allowed to take pictures inside.

  • 5/5 oscar m. 2 years ago on Google
    Guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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