Catedral Basilica de Salta - Salta, Argentina
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S 24° 47.316 W 065° 24.629
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This is the main church in Salta, Argentina, and it's located in the main square on the town.
Waymark Code: WM12HHA
Location: Argentina
Date Posted: 05/31/2020
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The construction of this church started in 1856, after an earthquake razed the previous cathedral of Salta. The architect was Felipe Bertrés, who designed a Baroque plan for it.
It became ready for worship in 1882. By that time the Archbishop was José Eusebio Colombres.
It keeps the ashes of several mnotorious Argentinians, including General Martín Miguel de Güemes, an independence hero.
It was designated a national monument in 1942. it's perhaps at its best after dark, when it's illuminated.
Type of Church: Cathedral
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1882
Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque
Archdiocese: Salta
Diocese: Salta
Address/Location:
Catedral Basilica de Salta
España 558
Salta, Argentina
4400
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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