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Cathedral at Old Panama

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Ranked #20 of 42 attractions in Panama City
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Vacaville, California
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78 reviews 78 reviews
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90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

If you are looking for a City rich with history, then Panama City is the place. More

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Two Rivers Wi
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Much old architecture, a lot of which is being refurbished. Be sure to see the church with the "Golden Altar". It is quite a sight!! More

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Oregon
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Look for the guy with the 3 toed sloth! Oh, and the church was fantastic. More

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Doral, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

This place will amaze you - stunning architecture and details. A MUST see if you are into old buildings full of rich history. More

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Houston, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The Cathedral is very simple, yet beautiful. It is fairly well maintianed, but you can tell that some renovation would be welcome. It is a simple church on the interior compared to some of the more ornate, European inspired churches I have visited in Mexico, Ecuador and Peru, yet is is lovely in its own way. Very simple, wood beams,... More

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OHIO
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13 reviews 13 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Lets you see how sound structures can be built to last forever. More

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utah
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Walking around the old town is incredible. Just stick to the outside well walked streets. More

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PANAMA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

It is amazing how spanish moved all the front of this cathedral from the first Panama "Old Panama". It is located in Casco Antiguo in San Felipe neighborhood More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

The cathedral in old Panama City is fantastic and very accessable. You feel as though you are back in time. Definitely a must see! More

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Cincinnati, OH
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6 reviews 6 reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

Not sure why people are posting pictures of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Casco Viejo, but this is the Cathedral Tower at the Ruins of Panama Viejo. I've seen various prices posted, but it costs $3 to get into the museum and $3 to see the Cathedral Tower. I believe you can pay them separately or for only one or the... More

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