Morelia Cathedral

Morelia Metropolitan Cathedral
Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord of Morelia
Catedral de la Transfiguración del Señor de Morelia (Spanish)
The pink stone of the Cathedral of Morelia
Location	Morelia, Mexico
Denomination	Catholic
Tradition	Roman Rite
History
Status	Cathedral
Dedication	Transfiguration of Jesus
Architecture
Groundbreaking	6 May 1660
Completed	1744[1]
Administration
Archdiocese	Morelia

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Morelia (Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana de Morelia (San Salvador)) is a religious site that is the seat of the Archdiocese of Morelia of the Catholic church in Mexico. It is located as its name itself says in the city of Morelia, capital of the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The cathedral is located in the first square of the city, forming the trace of the Historic Center of Morelia. The building was built in the 18th century at the time of the viceroyalty, it is Baroque in style and is made of pink stone that gives it a peculiar and characteristic color. An important family group headed by Sebastián de Guedea collaborated in its construction for a long period; They were Andrés, Pedro, Diego, Miguel, Anastacio, Lorenzo and Joseph, all with the surname Guedea.