Colonia Department

Religious Sites

The Department of Colonia features a diverse religious landscape, anchored by the Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento, Uruguay’s oldest church founded in 1680. Beyond the Catholic landmarks in Colonia del Sacramento and Rosario, the region is uniquely defined by its Waldensian heritage. Numerous 19th-century "Valdense" churches in areas like Riachuelo reflect the history of Piedmontese immigrants who established some of the country's first Protestant communities.

Religious Sites — Map

A

Basílica del Santísimo Sacramento

Uruguay's oldest church, located in the historic district of Colonia del Sacramento. Rebuilt in 1808, it features massive stone walls and a simple colonial design.

B

Capilla San Roque

Catholic chapel.

C

Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Catholic church in the town of Rosario, originally founded in 1775.

D

Virgen de la Concepción

Catholic place of worship.

E

Iglesia Evangélica Valdense de Riachuelo

Protestant church representing the mid-19th century Waldensian immigrant heritage in the region.

F

Nuestra Señora del Luján y Santa Isabel

Catholic place of worship.

G

Capilla Santa Teresita

Catholic chapel.

H

Capilla

Place of Worship

I

Capilla San Isidro

Chapel

J

Iglesia Evangelica Valdense

Waldensian evangelical church founded by Italian immigrants in the mid-1800s.

K

Evangelic Church

Evangelical church.

L

Iglesia Evangelica Valdense

Waldensian evangelical church.

M

Iglesia Nueva Apostolica

New Apostolic church.

N

Igelsia Evangélica Valdense

Waldensian evangelical church.

O

Iglesia Cristo es Respuesta

Evangelical Christian church.

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