Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City is a monumental Roman Catholic cathedral on the city’s main square, renowned as one of the largest and oldest cathedrals in the Americas and a prime example of Spanish colonial architecture.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T330965 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Context triple: [Cuauhtémoc, contains, Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City]
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Guadalajara Cathedral
Guadalajara Cathedral is a historic Roman Catholic church and iconic architectural symbol of Guadalajara, Mexico, known for its distinctive twin towers and blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles.
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San Juan Cathedral
San Juan Cathedral is a historic Roman Catholic cathedral in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, known as one of the oldest churches in the Americas and a prominent colonial-era landmark.
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La Serena Cathedral
La Serena Cathedral is a prominent Roman Catholic church and architectural landmark located in the historic center of La Serena, Chile.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Palacio de Bellas Artes is an iconic cultural center and architectural landmark in Mexico City, renowned for its grand marble facade, Art Nouveau and Art Deco design, and its role as a premier venue for visual arts, music, and dance.
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Cathedral of the Annunciation
The Cathedral of the Annunciation is a historic Russian Orthodox church in Moscow, renowned for its gilded onion domes and richly decorated interiors as part of the Kremlin’s cathedral complex.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Target entity description: The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City is a monumental Roman Catholic cathedral on the city’s main square, renowned as one of the largest and oldest cathedrals in the Americas and a prime example of Spanish colonial architecture.
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A.
Guadalajara Cathedral
Guadalajara Cathedral is a historic Roman Catholic church and iconic architectural symbol of Guadalajara, Mexico, known for its distinctive twin towers and blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles.
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San Juan Cathedral
San Juan Cathedral is a historic Roman Catholic cathedral in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, known as one of the oldest churches in the Americas and a prominent colonial-era landmark.
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C.
La Serena Cathedral
La Serena Cathedral is a prominent Roman Catholic church and architectural landmark located in the historic center of La Serena, Chile.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Palacio de Bellas Artes is an iconic cultural center and architectural landmark in Mexico City, renowned for its grand marble facade, Art Nouveau and Art Deco design, and its role as a premier venue for visual arts, music, and dance.
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Cathedral of the Annunciation
The Cathedral of the Annunciation is a historic Russian Orthodox church in Moscow, renowned for its gilded onion domes and richly decorated interiors as part of the Kremlin’s cathedral complex.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Roman Catholic cathedral
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cathedral ⓘ landmark ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| architect | Claudio de Arciniega ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Churrigueresque
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Neoclassical ⓘ Renaissance ⓘ Spanish Baroque ⓘ
linked to:
Colonial Baroque
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| builtOn | former Aztec sacred precinct ⓘ |
| builtOnSiteOf |
Aztec Templo Mayor precinct
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linked to:
Templo Mayor
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| constructionEnd | 1813 ⓘ |
| constructionStart | 1573 ⓘ |
| coordinates | 19.4342°N 99.1332°W ⓘ |
| country | Mexico ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
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linked to:
Assumption of Mary
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| dedication |
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
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linked to:
Assumption of Mary
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| denomination |
Latin Church
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linked to:
Latin Rite
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| diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico ⓘ |
| elevation | approximately 2,240 meters above sea level ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
Spanish colonial authorities
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linked to:
Viceroyalty of New Spain
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| governingBody |
Archdiocese of Mexico
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linked to:
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico
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| hasBellTower |
north bell tower
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south bell tower ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Altar of the Kings
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choir stalls ⓘ crypt ⓘ main altar ⓘ organ lofts ⓘ sacristy ⓘ |
| hasOrgan |
Epistle side organ
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Gospel side organ ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | UNESCO World Heritage Site ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Historic Center of Mexico City
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linked to:
Historic Centre of Mexico City
Mexico City ⓘ Zócalo ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeTerritorialEntity | Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City ⓘ |
| material |
stone
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volcanic rock ⓘ |
| numberOfBells | 25 ⓘ |
| owner |
Roman Catholic Church
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linked to:
Roman Catholicism
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| partOf |
Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco
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linked to:
Historic Centre of Mexico City
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| religion | Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| rite | Roman Rite ⓘ |
| significance |
one of the largest cathedrals in the Americas
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one of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas ⓘ prime example of Spanish colonial architecture ⓘ |
| status |
archiepiscopal see
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metropolitan cathedral ⓘ |
| stylePeriod | Spanish colonial period ⓘ |
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Subject: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Description of subject: The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City is a monumental Roman Catholic cathedral on the city’s main square, renowned as one of the largest and oldest cathedrals in the Americas and a prime example of Spanish colonial architecture.
Referenced by (45)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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José María Morelos y Pavón
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placeOfBurial
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral (remains in the Independence Column)
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linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
Ignacio Allende
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placeOfBurial
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral (remains in the Independence Column mausoleum)
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linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven
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alsoKnownAs
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
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linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
Juan Aldama
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burialPlace
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral (remains in monument to independence heroes)
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linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
South Bell Tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
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partOf
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
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subject linked to:
south bell tower
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
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Manuel Tolsá
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notableWork
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City – altar of the Kings modifications
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linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
Edificio de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación
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locatedNear
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
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linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
Agustín I of Mexico
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burialPlace
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City (remains later transferred)
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linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
North Bell Tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
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partOf
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
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North Bell Tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
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locatedIn
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
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subject linked to:
Mexico City borough of Cuauhtémoc
subject linked to:
Zócalo main square
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
subject linked to:
alcaldía Cuauhtémoc
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
sede de la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación en el Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México
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situadaCercaDe
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Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México
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linked to: Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City