Porta Coeli Cathedral, Mexico City

Name: Porta Coeli Cathedral
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#177 among attractions in Mexico City

Church, Neoclassical architecture

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The Porta Coeli Cathedral also called Church of the Gate of Heaven or Church of Porta Coeli Is a Roman Catholic cathedral that follows the Greek Melkite or Byzantine rite in full communion with the Pope in Rome. It is located in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. Porta Coeli is one of the five Christian cathedrals of the city being the others the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Ascension, the Iztapalapa Cathedral, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Valvanera and the Cathedral of San José de Gracia. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 19°26'0"N, 99°8'25"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Day trips

Porta Coeli Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Casa de los Azulejos, Mercado de San Juan, La Casa de Madero.

~840 ftNW
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~420 ftE
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~990 ftN
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~1150 ftN
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Park
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Coeli Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Templo Expiatorio Nacional de San Felipe de Jesús, Mexico City (1 min walk), Mirador Torre Latino, Mexico City (2 min walk), Casa de los Azulejos, Mexico City (2 min walk), Palacio de Iturbide, Mexico City (3 min walk).

How to get to Porta Coeli Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Coeli Cathedral:

Metro

San Juan de Letrán • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)
Bellas Artes • Lines: 2, 8 (6 min walk)

Train

Bellas Artes (5 min walk)
Juárez (13 min walk)

Bus

Bellas Artes • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)
Teatro Blanquita • Lines: 4 (9 min walk)