Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)

San Salvador’s Metropolitan Cathedral, an imposing white Roman Catholic church, was built in the mid-1880s and stands in the heart of the historic district. Inside, the cathedral is adorned with images depicting the city’s patron saint, the Divine Savior. This site also bears a somber history, as it was the location of a tragic stampede during Archbishop Oscar Romero’s funeral. Today, the cathedral continues to serve as a place of worship for both local and visiting parishioners, offering a space for reflection and reverence.