Historické kostely v Argentině

Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Argentina’s religious heritage is preserved in this collection of colonial cathedrals, Jesuit missions, and neo-gothic landmarks. Highlights include the 17th-century UNESCO-listed Church of the Society of Jesus in Córdoba and the striking terracotta facade of Salta’s Iglesia San Francisco. From the remote 1730s Capilla de Candonga to the adobe structures of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, these sites showcase diverse architectural styles including Baroque, Neoclassical, and traditional Andean construction techniques.

Historic Churches & Cathedrals – Mapa

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Salta Cathedral

Salta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Salta, Argentina. The church serves as the seat and the metropolitan cathedral of the…

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Capuchin Church

This stunning neo-gothic church is a small architectural wonder. Its interior is even more breathtaking than its exterior, so don't hesitate…

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Iglesia San Francisco

19th-century church featuring a striking terracotta and gold facade and a 54-meter tall campanile. Built on the site of earlier 17th-century structures, it is a prominent example of colonial-era religious architecture in Salta.

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Church of Society of Jesus

A pretty church designed by Padre Phillipe Lemaire, completed in 1671.

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Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate

The Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral Also Cafayate Cathedral It is a religious monument of Argentina, seat of the Catholic bishopric of…

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All Saints Cathedral, Santa Fe

The All Saints Cathedral, also called Santa Fe Cathedral, is the main Catholic church and, since 1934, mother church of the Archdiocese of…

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Convento de San Francisco

17th-century colonial temple and convent housing the tombs of local historical figures. The site includes a museum of sacred art and reflects the early architectural history of Santa Fe's historic district.

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IGLESIA SANTA ROSA - PURMAMARCA

National Historic Monument built in 1648. This simple colonial structure features thick adobe walls and a traditional roof constructed from cardón (cactus) wood, characteristic of the Quebrada de Humahuaca region.

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Capilla de Candonga

A 1730 colonial chapel and National Historic Monument that served as the oratory for the Santa Gertrudis estancia. It is a well-preserved example of 18th-century rural religious architecture in the Sierras de Córdoba.

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Monasterio San José de Carmelitas Descalzas

17th-century monastery and church featuring a notable baroque portal. The complex houses the Juan de Tejeda Museum, which contains an extensive collection of colonial-era religious art.