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In Argentina, many different attractions , but of particular interest are religious buildings and structures. Many ancient churches and churches that still receive parishioners are preserved here, as well as open their old doors to all tourists. Tell you about the church of San Pedro.
More on San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo
The Church of San Pedro, like most religious sites in Argentina, is Catholic. Began to build its Jesuits in 1734, they also gave the first name - the Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem. The project of the temple belongs to the Jesuit architect Andres Blanqui, and two priests - José Schmidt and Juan Bautist Primoli - assisted in such complicated construction.
We can say that the founders devoted their entire life to building. The chapel was built by another architect, and the construction was completed only in 1876. The architectural ensemble includes a church building, a chapel, a parochial school.
What is interesting about the temple?
The Church of San Pedro is in the oldest part of the capital of Argentina - Buenos Aires - San Telmo . Because of this, it is often called San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo. Like most Catholic churches, the Church of San Pedro has a beautiful dome and two identical towers on the facade.
Archaeologists and architects managed to establish that to this day only the original part of the building has been preserved. The Church of San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo is one of the earliest churches in the capital. Therefore, since 1942 it was declared a national cultural monument. The temple is decorated with a statue of the Spanish priest San Pedro.
Inside are the priceless altars of Carrara marble and some paintings of the Cusco school. The room is illuminated by an old chandelier. It is believed that it was made by special order in 1901. One of the decorations of the interior is the organ that was brought from Italy.
How to get to San Pedro?
City buses will help you to get to the church. You will need the flight numbers №№ 22А, 29 А, 29 В and 29 С, following to the stop of Defensa 1026. And also the routes №№ 8 А, 8 В, 8 С, 8 D, 64 А, 64 Е, 86 А, 86 B, 86 C, 86 D, 86 G and 86 H, which pass by the stop Avenida Paseo Colón 1179. Further one block on foot and you are in place.
Also to San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo you can take a taxi or rent a car at coordinates 34 ° 37'15 "S and 58 ° 22'13" W. The church is open for visits daily from 8:30 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00. Sunday from 8:30 to 20:00. Free admission.