The Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama is the main Catholic cathedral of Montevideo, a church that sits on the historic Plaza Constitución in the city's Old City. It is also known as the Catedral Metropolitana and as the Cathedral Basilica of Santa María la Antigua, names that you may see on signs and in guides.
What to expect
The cathedral is a place of worship first, so visitors are asked to dress and behave with the respect that a working church calls for. Its position on the square makes it an easy stop when you are walking through the Old City, where the streets are compact and many older buildings stand close together.
Around the cathedral
- Plaza Constitución: the square the cathedral overlooks, a natural place to pause and take in the surroundings.
- The Old City: the historic quarter of Montevideo, well suited to unhurried walking.
A visit here fits well into a half-day of sightseeing in the Old City. If you are planning a trip, you can reach the cathedral by phone on +598 2915 7048, and the address is Ituzaingó 1373, 11000 Montevideo.
