Montevideo Metropolitan Cathedral

The Catholic Church of Montevideo is housed in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Montevideo. It is located beside Constitution Plaza in the historic Old City, immediately in front of the old Cabildo Montevideo, a colonial government house. The first brick church was built in 1740, during the Spanish colonial period. The foundation for the current cathedral structure was set down in 1790.

The Cathedral was dedicated to the Immaculate Conception in 1804 and celebrates the city's patron saints, Saints Philip and James. The building's architectural style is Colonial Neoclassical, as designed by architect Tomas Toribio. The facade of the building was finished in 1860. There is one main altar, several side altars, memorials, graves, exquisite tiled flooring, and graceful chandeliers inside the Cathedral. A statue of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three can be found on one of the side altars. She is known as the Liberator of Uruguay and the Patroness of Uruguay.

There are eight prominent people buried within the Cathedral's walls. These are clerical, military, and political people from many denominations. The Cathedral inspired the eminent Paraguayan classical guitarist and composer Agustin Pio Barrios to write a musical piece. It is considered his masterwork and is divided into three movements: Andante Religioso, Allegro Solemne, and Prelude.

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Address: Ituzaingó 1373, 11100 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay

Phone: +598 2915 7018

Website: https://icm.org.uy/