Buenos Aires Cathedral, Neoclassical Catholic cathedral at Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in neoclassical style located at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Twelve tall columns mark its front like a Greek temple, while the interior holds five naves and a vault rising 41 meters high.
Construction began in 1605 and passed through seven rebuilding phases until the structure reached its present form in the mid-19th century. Different architects contributed over the centuries, bringing together various stylistic elements that shaped both the facade and interior spaces.
This cathedral serves as the final resting place of General José de San Martín, where marble sculptures represent the nations he helped free from colonial rule. The tomb remains a place of national remembrance, with honor guards in traditional uniform standing watch throughout the day.
The building opens Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with guided tours offered. The entrance faces Plaza de Mayo, making it easy to find, and the interior is accessible via a few steps.
Inside stands a German Walcker organ from 1871 with over 3,500 pipes, which sounds during special occasions. Another notable feature is the Christ of Footballers image, donated by Argentine players, hanging in a side chapel.
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