Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin rite |
| Leadership | Archdiocese of Montevideo |
| Year consecrated | 1804 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Ituzaingó 1373 Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Municipality | Montevideo |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1724 |
| Website | |
| http://www.arquidiocesis.net | |
The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana de Montevideo) is the main Roman Catholic church in Montevideo. It is the most important church for the Archdiocese of Montevideo. This means it is the main church for the area's Catholic community.
The cathedral is located in the Ciudad Vieja neighborhood. You can find it right across Constitution Square, facing the Cabildo.
History of the Cathedral
The story of the cathedral began a long time ago, during the Spanish colonial period. This was around the year 1740. At that time, a church made of brick was built on this very spot.
Later, in 1790, work started on the building you see today. It was designed in a neoclassical style. This style uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
The church was officially opened and dedicated in 1804. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. It also honors the patron saints of Montevideo, Saint Philip and Saint James. A patron saint is like a special protector.
Inside the cathedral, you will find a large main altar. There are also several smaller altars on the sides. You can see memorials and tombs of past archbishops and bishops. These were important leaders of the church.
One of the side altars holds a special image. It is a statue of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three. This image is deeply respected and is the patron saint of all of Uruguay.
Gallery
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Façade of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, showing the left tower
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Tomb of Archbishop Mariano Soler at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo
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Altar of Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo showing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
See also
In Spanish: Catedral metropolitana de Montevideo para niños
- List of Roman Catholic cathedrals in Uruguay
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montevideo
