page_title: Landmarks in Buenos Aires
section_title: Metropolitan Cathedral
hierarchical_section_title: Landmarks in Buenos Aires / Official Buildings / Metropolitan Cathedral
caption_attribution_description: Façade of Buenos Aires Cathedral
context_page_description: There are many landmarks in Buenos Aires, Argentina some of which are of considerable historical or artistic interest.
context_section_description: The Metropolitan Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana de Buenos Aires) is the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires. It is located in the city centre, overlooking Plaza de Mayo, on the corner of San Martín and Rivadavia streets, in the San Nicolás neighbourhood. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires.
  The Cathedral of Buenos Aires was rebuilt several times since its humble origins in the 16th century. The present building is a mix of architectural styles, with an 18th-century nave and dome and a severe, 19th century Neoclassical façade without towers. The interior keeps precious 18th century statues and altarpieces, as well as abundant Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque decoration.
caption: Main façade of the Cathedral.
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