Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, Estación Atlántida

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Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, Estación Atlántida

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Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, Estación Atlántida, Church building in Estación Atlántida, Uruguay.

The rectangular church features undulating brick walls supporting a curved roof with reinforced Gaussian vaults and includes a cylindrical bell tower.

Engineer Eladio Dieste designed and constructed this Catholic parish church between 1958 and 1960, incorporating innovative architectural techniques with basic materials.

The church received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2021 as an example of Latin American modern architecture's achievements in the 20th century.

The interior accommodates 300 seated worshippers with additional standing room for 200 people through wide passages without benches.

The building's structure combines exposed brick walls with reinforced ceramic technology, creating flowing curves that distribute natural light throughout the space.

Location: Estación Atlántida

GPS coordinates: -34.74392,-55.76640

Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:29

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