Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is the main cathedral of Oaxaca and…read moreis one of the main landmarks in the city. It is on one end of the Andador Turistico which is a pedestrian only street where the other end is the Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman.
It's the main Catholic church in the region and it still operates today. It took 200 years to complete and had to be rebuilt multiple times due to earthquakes throughout the years.
If you're visiting Oaxaca, chances are you will be visiting and walking by this area. It's right next to the Zocalo (main town square). It can be very busy with vendors, food stalls, and performers, and it can also be filled with people trying to sell you fabric, hats, and tours.