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Guadalajara Cathedral

The Guadalajara Cathedral or Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara. The centerpiece of both its culture and its skyline for more than 450 years. The original structure was built in the Spanish Renaissance style during the 16th and 17th centuries and features a neoclassical faced, while the neo-Gothic bell tower were added in the 19th century after the previous one was toppled by an earthquake.

The cathedral is home to many Catholic altars and relics making it a popular destination. The altars, which are painted by some of the finest Mexican artists, were gifted to Guadalajara by King Fernando VII of Spain.  The main altar is made of marble and silver dated from 1820 to 1835.  The stained glass was imported from France.

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The cathedral houses with the glass case nearest to the north entrance is an extremely popular reliquary that contains the hands and blood of the martyred Santa Inocencia. Also, interned in the church are the remains of three cardinals, several other former bishops of the diocese, and Fr. Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo, who was assassinated in 1993 at the Guadalajara International Airport, and as well as the heart of a former president.

The Guadalajara Cathedral continues to be in danger: it was damaged by earthquakes in 1932, 1957, 1979, 1985, 1995 and 2003. Current threats include a slight tilt of the north tower and structural damage to the dome.

Fill in the blank: The Guadalajara Cathedral built in the Spanish Renaissance style during the 16th and 17th centuries is home to many Catholic altars made of marble and silver gifted by _______.

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