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.
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.
Capilla San Roque
Catholic chapel.
Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Catholic church in the town of Rosario, originally founded in 1775.
Virgen de la Concepción
Catholic place of worship.
Iglesia Evangélica Valdense de Riachuelo
Protestant church representing the mid-19th century Waldensian immigrant heritage in the region.
Nuestra Señora del Luján y Santa Isabel
Catholic place of worship.
Capilla Santa Teresita
Catholic chapel.
Capilla
Place of Worship
Capilla San Isidro
Chapel
Iglesia Evangelica Valdense
Waldensian evangelical church founded by Italian immigrants in the mid-1800s.
Evangelic Church
Evangelical church.
Iglesia Evangelica Valdense
Waldensian evangelical church.
Iglesia Nueva Apostolica
New Apostolic church.
Igelsia Evangélica Valdense
Waldensian evangelical church.
Iglesia Cristo es Respuesta
Evangelical Christian church.
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