Parroquia San Francisco de Asís, Montevideo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parroquia San Francisco de Asís |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Location | |
| Location | Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Víctor Rabú |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Neo-Romanesque |
| Direction of façade | North |
The Parish Church of St. Francis of Assisi (also known as Parroquia San Francisco de Asís in Spanish) is a beautiful Roman Catholic church located in Montevideo, Uruguay. It serves as a local parish, which means it's a church for the people living in a specific area.
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About the Church
A Special Dedication
This church is dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi. He was a very kind saint who lived a long time ago. He is known for loving nature and helping others. The church was first started on December 2, 1840.
Where It Is and How It Looks
The church is in an old part of Montevideo called the Ciudad Vieja. You can find it where Cerrito and Solís streets meet. It was built in the 1800s. The style of the church is called Neo-Romanesque. This means it looks like old Romanesque buildings, which were popular in Europe many centuries ago.
The Architect and His Inspiration
A talented French-Uruguayan architect named Victor Rabu designed the church. He finished building it in 1870. When he designed it, he was inspired by a famous church in France. This church was the basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse. So, the Parish Church of St. Francis of Assisi has some features that remind people of that grand French basilica.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís (Montevideo) para niños
- List of Catholic churches in Uruguay
