The Basilica Cathedral of Puebla, as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is known according to its Marian invocation, is the episcopal see of the Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles (Mexico). It is one of the most important buildings in the historic center of Puebla declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It has the prerogative of being the first sumptuous temple that under fine architectural designs was built in the Americas, consecrated in 1649, ahead of the Metropolitan of Mexico that was dedicated in 1653. It was founded by Philip II of Spain.
Puebla Cathedral
The cathedral from the Plaza Mayor or Zócalo.
Processional nave of the gospel of the cathedral of Puebla, early-19th century, oil painting by José Manzo, who transformed some of the Baroque altarpieces of the chapels into the Neoclassical style.
Image showing the Battle of Puebla defeating the French, painting of 1863 (cathedral pictured).
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles
The Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or archdiocese of the Catholic Church. It is the oldest Catholic diocese in Mexico. It was established on October 13, 1525 as the "Diocese of Tlaxcala" and retained that name until it was elevated to an archdiocese in 1903. In 1959 a new Diocese of Tlaxcala was created and is suffragan to the Archdiocese of Puebla de los Ángeles.
Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción
