Santuario Nacional del Corazón de Jesús, Montevideo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cerrito Church |
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| National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus | |
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| Location | Cerrito, Montevideo |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Dedication | Sacred Heart of Jesus |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ernesto Vespignani Elzeario Boix Horacio Terra Arocena |
| Style | Neo-Byzantine |
| Completed | 1926 |
The National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a special church in Montevideo, Uruguay. People often call it Iglesia del Cerrito. This is because it sits on top of a hill called Cerrito de la Victoria. It is a Roman Catholic church and a very important national shrine.
About the Cerrito Church
This church is a famous landmark in Montevideo. It stands tall on the Cerrito hill. Its design was inspired by the Sacré-Cœur, Paris church in France. It also has some ideas from the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. The church uses a unique style called Byzantine, but it is built with bricks.
A National Shrine
The Cerrito Church became a National Sanctuary in 1898. This important step was decided by Archbishop Mariano Soler. Later, in 1919, it also became a local parish church. This means it serves the people living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Santuario Nacional del Cerrito de la Victoria para niños
