Cathedral of Maldonado

The Cathedral of Saint Ferdinand features two bell towers and a central dome above its main nave, representing Neoclassical architecture from the 19th century.

Construction began in 1801 but faced delays due to the English Invasions of 1806, with the cathedral finally opening its doors in 1895.

The cathedral houses a notable High Altar crafted by Antonio Veiga, which received recognition at the 1882 continental exhibition in Buenos Aires.

The cathedral serves as the main religious building for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Maldonado-Punta del Este, established on January 10, 1966.

A polychrome sculpture of Christ rests near the altar, discovered mysteriously packed in a drawer on the shore with no known origin.

Location: Pinares - Las Delicias

GPS coordinates: -34.90880,-54.95905

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:10