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Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan)

134 Reviews

#41 of 128 things to do in Panama City

Sights & Landmarks, Sacred & Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings

Av Central 7-30 E, Panama City, Panama

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4.0 134 reviews

Excellent25%
Very good43%
Average23%
Poor9%
Terrible0%

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“beautiful church”(3 reviews)

“old church”(3 reviews)

“treasure”(2 reviews)

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Built between 1688 and 1796, this is a magnificent example of the religious colonial architecture of Panama.

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Av Central 7-30 E, Panama City, Panama

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browncondo2102

Kitchener, Canada

51481

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great photo op

This Cathedral took about 100 years to build, starting 1688 and opened in 1796. The outside as well as the inside are very impressive for picture takers. I believe the Pope is going there in 2019.

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steelriver2014

Munich, Germany

696110

Reviewed March 30, 2018 via mobile

Very impressive

It’s hard to believe that this kind of treasure does exist in middle America! The impressive building complex gives me lots inspirations.

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isabel a

Lisbon, Portugal

271132

Reviewed May 29, 2017

BEAUTIFUL CHURCH

Situated at Plaza de la Cathedral,on Casco Viejo it's one of the largest churches in Central America. It's a Catholic Church ,of course. The exterior is unsual because of the 2 white towers on each side. The interior is magnificent. Beautifual altar and ceiling. Not...More

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ntflady

San Marcos, California

501125

Reviewed April 16, 2017

Great photo site

While in the old town area we stopped at this location for a short lecture on it's history. It is a beautiful photo location.

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Oldjack

Greater Melbourne, Australia

50981130

Reviewed March 31, 2017

Beautiful Old Stone Church

This is a beautiful old church on Avenue Central and is worth a visit although it was under significant construction when visited. The adjacent plaza, Plaza Central is quite pretty.

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Darrelweb

Tubac, Arizona

4327

Reviewed March 15, 2017

Cathedral was under renovation.

Would have like to visit but a remodel was going on and you could not get in.Walked around it but, when it gets opened back up, go in.

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caviar21

Chicago, Illinois

1417

Reviewed September 27, 2016

Breathtaking!

Not a waist of your time - you will enjoy the majestic, antique craftsmanship of this Cathedral. Very authentic and beautiful.

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Kensabato

San Juan, Puerto Rico

268

Reviewed September 13, 2016

Can't see because is being renovated.

Not even the frnt can be seen. Go to the plaza in front and take a break with the free wifi. One block from the paseo de las bovedas.

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dmittleman

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

953481

Reviewed September 5, 2016

Closed for Repair

I've been to this Cathedral in the past when it was open. It has been closed for restoration for some time. You can't go inside and see it's treasures. The exterior is under almost complete scaffolding. I'm not sure when it will be finished but...More

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Ken R

California

5213

Reviewed August 22, 2016

God provided the path to this shelter from a storm

Cool on a hot summer Sunday and less than one minute after seeking respite for the soul, we also avoided a tropical deluge. Historic cathedral full of art and atmosphere.