Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Catholic church located in the central part of Mexico at the top of the hill, on the north side of the square of the Constitution.

The first stone was laid in the foundation of the great conquistador Hernan Cortes in 1524. Soon, however, the dimensions of the church ceased to correspond to the greatness of the main city of the New Spain. Where was built that same church, now - the north-east wing of the cathedral. In 1544, the church is changing again because of its "nevelichestvennosti." King Philip II of Spain decided to create a regal cathedral. Habsburg Emperor Maximilian of Mexico and Empress Charlotte of Belgium was crowned in this cathedral in.

In 1962 there was a fire, which destroyed a large part of the rich decoration of the cathedral. During the restoration of the discovered historical documents and works of art. It is noteworthy that the church has never been away from the country's political life. In 2008, the bell tower of the cathedral did not stop throughout the session of the Supreme Court of Mexico on the issue of the legalization of abortion, thereby protesting flock.

The arches and columns of the temple are decorated with ivory, mother of pearl and gold. Among the highlights altars Altar of Forgiveness with figures of saints and angels. Royal Chapel also impresses with its splendor. Like any old cathedral, where an underground tomb, where lie the tombs of the bishops of Mexico, dated 16-17 centuries.

Due to its massive temple permanently settle. For a long time, he was among the monuments at risk of collapse. But in 2000, during the reconstruction of the architects ensured that the temple will stand without staggering, for about fifty years.