Catedral Metropolitana

One of the largest brick cathedrals in the world, on Parque Bolívar

Address Parque Bolívar

A massive Romanesque Revival cathedral facing Parque Bolívar in downtown Medellin, built between 1875 and 1931 entirely of brick — over a million handmade bricks, one of the largest brick buildings ever constructed. The twin square towers and the long basilica nave dominate the north side of the square.

Free to enter. Parque Bolívar in front holds a Sunday flea market and is one of the better people-watching squares downtown; mind your wallet.

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The cathedral was built between 1875 and 1931 from 1.12 million handmade bricks, fired in kilns on the outskirts of the city. By volume of brick used, it is among the largest brick buildings in the world.