Parroquia San Francisco de Asís, Montevideo
| Parroquia San Francisco de Asís | |
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| Interactive map of Parroquia San Francisco de Asís
Interactive map of Parroquia San Francisco de Asís
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Parish church |
| Location | |
| Location | Montevideo, Uruguay |
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| Architecture | |
| Architect | Víctor Rabú[1] |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Romanesque |
| Direction of façade | North |
Parroquia San Francisco de Asís, Montevideo — The Parish Church of St. Francis of Assisi (Spanish: Parroquia San Francisco de Asís) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Overview
Dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, the church was originally established 2 December 1840.[2]
Located at the intersection of the streets Cerrito and Solís of the Ciudad Vieja, it was built in the 19th century in Neo-Romanesque style by French-Uruguayan architect Victor Rabu, who was inspired by the basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse;[3] the building was completed in 1870.[4]
See also
References
- Back to citation "Historicist fervor". EL PAIS. 13 April 2003. (in Spanish)
- Back to citation "San Francisco de Asís". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
- Back to citation César J. Loustau (1995-01-01). Influencia de Francia en la arquitectura de Uruguay. Ediciones Trilce. pp. 46–47. ISBN 9974-32-116-6. (in Spanish)
- Back to citation "Plot of the Church of St Francis of Assisi". Intendencia de Montevideo. 15 June 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2013. (in Spanish)
Bibliography
- César J. Loustau (1995-01-01). Influence of France in the architecture of Uruguay. Ediciones Trilce. p. 146. ISBN 9974-32-116-6.
- Guía Arquitectónica y Urbanística de Montevideo. 3rd edition. Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo, 2008, ISBN 978-9974-600-26-3, pages 50, 132.