Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral facts for kids
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Latin rite |
| Leadership | Archdiocese of Montevideo |
| Year consecrated | 1804 |
| Status | Active |
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| Location | Ituzaingó 1373 Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Municipality | Montevideo |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1724 |
| Length | ) |
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| http://www.arquidiocesis.net | |
The Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral (which is Catedral Metropolitana de Montevideo in Spanish) is the main Catholic church in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the most important church for the Catholic Church in Montevideo. You can find it right across from Constitution Square, in the old part of the city called Ciudad Vieja.
History of the Cathedral
The story of this church began a long time ago, during the Spanish colonial period. Around 1740, a church made of brick was built on this very spot.
Later, in 1790, work started on building the church we see today. It was designed in a style called neoclassical. This means it looks a bit like ancient Greek and Roman buildings. The church was officially opened and dedicated in 1804. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and to the city's special protectors, Saint Philip and Saint James.
Inside the cathedral, there is one main altar. There are also several smaller altars on the sides. You can find memorials and tombs of important former archbishops and bishops who served in this cathedral. On one of the side altars, there is a special image of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three. She is considered the patron saint of all Uruguay.
Gallery
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The front of the Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral, showing its left tower.
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The tomb of Archbishop Mariano Soler inside the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo.
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The main altar of the 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
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