Catedral Metropolitana

The origin of Montevideo's monumental cathedral dates from Spanish colonial times (around 1740), when a church constructed of brick was built on the site.  In 1790, the foundation was laid for the construction of the current neoclassical structure.  The church was consecrated in 1804.  It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception and to the patron saints of Montevideo, Philip and James.  There is one major altar, several side altars, memorials, and tombs of several of the former archbishops and bishops who served in the cathedral.  On a side altar is venerated an image of the Virgin of the Thirty-Three, patron saint of Uruguay. 

Back at the hostel, I went up on the roof to take some photos of the views.Read more