Cathedral Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe of Ponce
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe), or simply Ponce Cathedral, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ponce located in downtown Ponce, Puerto Rico. The cathedral lies in the middle of Ponce's town square, known as Plaza Las Delicias, located at the center of the Ponce Historic Zone. For its historic significance, the cathedral was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is the seat of the Bishop of Ponce, currently Geraldo Ramirez Torres. The cathedral has a history that dates to 1670. It has been damaged several times by fires and earthquakes. It stands out among Puerto Rico's other four cathedrals for its intricate design. It has a large pipe organ that was played by danza master and composer Juan Morel Campos. Architecturally, it is designed in the neoclassical style. Structurally, it follows a cruciform plan, with a large dome at the crossing. The interior consists of a main nave and two large aisles separated by a series of eight arcades. There are two small chapels in its interior. Two three-story square towers decorate the front facade.
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When was Cathedral Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe of Ponce listed on the National Register?
Cathedral Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe of Ponce was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Cathedral Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe of Ponce?
Cathedral Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe of Ponce is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The period of significance for Cathedral Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe of Ponce is recorded as the industrial era.
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