Basílica de San Carlos Borromeo y María Auxiliadora, Catholic basilica in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The basilica displays a combination of Lombard Romanesque and Byzantine architectural elements, featuring a central dome topped with a five-meter statue of Mary.
The construction of the basilica took place between 1900 and 1910, with architect Ernesto Vespignani leading the project under the supervision of the Salesian Order.
The church houses a Carlo Vegezzi Bossi organ from 1911, which remains one of the most notable musical instruments in Buenos Aires.
The basilica contains three distinct levels: a crypt with 16 altars, a middle temple, and an upper temple accessible through staircases near the main altar.
Future Pope Francis received his baptism in this basilica in 1936, marking the beginning of his connection to the Catholic Church.
Location: Buenos Aires
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
GPS coordinates: -34.61465,-58.42293
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:44
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