Which architectural styles are found in Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral?

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City is primarily Classical in its overall layout, having been initiated in the 16th century by architect Claudio de Arciniega.1

While the structure maintains this Classical foundation, it is renowned for its exuberant decorative elements, which include:

• Baroque: The cathedral features significant examples of Baroque decoration, particularly in its interior and on its facades.1
• Ultrabaroque (Churrigueresco): The cathedral contains elaborate surface treatments characteristic of the Mexican Ultrabaroque style, also known as Churrigueresco. A prominent example is the Altar of the Kings, created by Jerónimo de Balbás between 1718 and 1737. This altar utilizes foreshortened columns known as estipes and profuse, small-scale ornamentation designed to create a trancelike, heavenly effect for the worshipper.1