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Cathedral

C. Central, between Avdas. 1 and Central, Alajuela, Costa Rica
506-441-0769
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Ranked #9 of 18 attractions in Alajuela
Type: Religious Sites
Description: This chuch's ornate red dome is the centerpiece of its town square.
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Madrid
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Bigger and grander than it seems from the out side. Interesting and worth knowing something of the history too.

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Mukilteo, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

The cathedral was open at night, and the ceiling is beautiful. It is a must see in an accessable downtown location right on the square.

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louisville, ky USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

A very nice surprise to find such a lovely cathedral and the central park adjacent. wonderful for people watching and taking in local culture.

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Alajuela, Costa Rica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

Just completing a three-year remodel and it is beautiful inside and out. Located centrally in city of Alajuela by central park ans museum.

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Heredia, Costa Rica
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

It is set in a nice park right in the middle of Alajuela and you will see what life is like in a typical CR city center. For a good meal while you are there, walk to the street behind the church, go left and walk 1 1/2 blocks to Jalapeno Central. It is the #1 restaurant in Alajuela province.

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Mesa, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

Beautiful paintings on the walls and ceiling. The musician was great!

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Panama City, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Right beside a downtown park. They were having mass on Friday evening, so we only got to peek in the doors, but it was beautiful from what we saw. We did not tour due to the mass. Certainly worth seeing.

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Beloeil, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

nice place to visit, architecture is wonderful in the hearth of a very busy city

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Princeton, New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Interesting style that I believe is typical of a number of churches in Costa Rica. It doesn't match up to the splendid monuments in Europe, but it is definite;y worth looking at if you are nearby.

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Victoria, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Beautiful old building with murals on the ceiling that are well worth seeing.

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