Cathedral Basilica

 

Visual Details: 

• Lots of reds and browns in the colors 
• Interior is made up of triangles and arches 
• Exterior has layers (larger at bottom, smaller on top)

History: 

• Established in 1565 by Spanish settlers, is the oldest continually occupied place in the United States 
• The church was rebuilt an expanded over time during the Spanish Colonial era
• the church has under gone significant renovations in the 19th and 20th century 
• the church highlights elements of the Spanish Colonial era and Neoclassical architecture