This three domed church is gorgeous on the outside and rather simple on the inside. Except for the magnificent altar piece. It is beautiful in its lack of ostentatious gold. It invites and comforts.
It was started in 1801 but completed in 1895 due to the British invasions. Main altar was made by Antonio Veiga, having won two prizes in a continental exposition in Buenos Aires in 1882. In the alta...
This is just a short drive (took us maybe 10 minutes) from Punta del Este. The church is in a wonderful area of town with a pedestrian walking street full of shops. The square outside of the church ...
Worth a visit when in punta del este
Nice historical church, located in front of a plaza where there is a street full with different kinds of stores
Beautiful altar piece
This three domed church is gorgeous on the outside and rather simple on the inside. Except for the magnificent altar piece. It is beautiful in its lack of ostentatious gold. It invites and comforts.
Roman Catholic Cathedral - Year 1895
It was started in 1801 but completed in 1895 due to the British invasions. Main altar was made by Antonio Veiga, having won two prizes in a continental exposition in Buenos Aires in 1882. In the alta...
Must see
This is a must see along with the Cathedral in Montivideo. The architectural challenge and statues are great works of art.
Worth visiting if in the area
This is just a short drive (took us maybe 10 minutes) from Punta del Este. The church is in a wonderful area of town with a pedestrian walking street full of shops. The square outside of the church ...