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Metropolitan Cathedral
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Cathedral of Buenos Aires, on the north side of the Plaza de Mayo, with a neoclassical façade of twelve columns topped by a pediment dating from 1827. Inside is the mausoleum of General José de San Martín, guarded by grenadiers. Jorge Bergoglio was archbishop of this cathedral before being elected Pope Francis.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Metropolitan Cathedral: 2 missions
- Visit San Martín's mausoleumGo into the side aisle and look for the liberator's mausoleum, with its guard of grenadiers.
- Photograph the twelve-column façadeFrom the Plaza de Mayo, frame the neoclassical façade with its columns and pediment.
Near Metropolitan Cathedral
Plaza de Mayo160 m awayCalle Florida161 m awayCabildo167 m awayLegislature Palace of the City of Buenos Aires250 m awayBasilica of La Merced256 m awayCasa Rosada284 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Metropolitan Cathedral?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia