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⛪ Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral
Uruguay
About This Sacred Site
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo is the principal Catholic church in Uruguay, facing the Plaza Constitución (Plaza Matriz) in the heart of the Ciudad Vieja. Inaugurated in 1804, the neoclassical building features a distinctive twin-towered façade. Uruguay is notable as one of the most secular countries in Latin America, making the cathedral's role as a cultural and historical landmark particularly significant in the nation's identity.
Key Facts
- •Inaugurated in 1804, the principal Catholic church in Uruguay
- •Uruguay is one of the most secular nations in Latin America with church-state separation since 1917
- •Located on the Plaza Constitución in Montevideo's historic Ciudad Vieja
- •The neoclassical building features a prominent twin-towered façade
- •Houses the remains of several important figures from Uruguayan history
Location
Coordinates: -34.9061, -56.2000
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