Corrientes Cathedral
Corrientes
The Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, commonly known as Corrientes Cathedral, is a prominent Roman Catholic church located in Corrientes, Argentina. Constructed between 1854 and 1863 under the guidance of master builder Nicolás del Grosso and Fray Nepomuceno Alegre, the cathedral features a basilical floor plan with a central nave flanked by two lateral aisles. Its façade is distinguished by a hexastyle portico with six columns and composite capitals, while the towers are topped with domes covered in French tiles. The interior boasts a main altarpiece alongside four secondary ones, a dome reaching 23 meters in height, and a tower rising to 34 meters. The cathedral houses a remarkable pipe organ built in 1908 by Italian Marcello Borelli, containing 1,183 pipes, representing a transitional instrument between Italian organ-building styles. It also contains the Panteón de los Próceres Correntinos, where notable governors and bishops of Corrientes are interred, as well as a monument by sculptor Luis Perlotti dedicated to Governor Genaro Berón de Astrada. The cathedral was officially opened in 1872 when images from the old Mother Church were transferred. It was elevated to cathedral status in 1910 and became a metropolitan cathedral in 1961. Restorations were undertaken in 2004 to preserve its architectural and cultural heritage. Recognized as a Provincial Historic Monument since 1959, the cathedral remains a vital religious and historical landmark in Corrientes.
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Consejo: Visitors are advised to visit during weekdays to avoid crowds and to experience the cathedral's serene atmosphere. Booking guided tours or organ concert times in advance can enhance the visit. The cathedral offers discounts for groups and seniors. Early morning or late afternoon visits provide the best lighting for photography and a peaceful ambiance.
Datos interesantes
- •The cathedral's pipe organ has 1,183 pipes and was built in 1908 by Italian Marcello Borelli, representing a rare transitional organ style between Italian builders Locatelli and Bossi.
- •The monument in the cathedral's atrium by sculptor Luis Perlotti holds the ashes of Governor Genaro Berón de Astrada, a martyr of Pago Largo.
- •The cathedral contains the Panteón de los Próceres Correntinos, where several governors and bishops of Corrientes are buried.
- •The cathedral's towers are topped with domes covered in French tiles, a distinctive architectural feature.
- •The Christ lying statue inside dates back to the 18th century and reflects Jesuit artistic style.
Historia
The cathedral's construction was ordered in 1854 by Governor Juan Gregorio Pujol to replace the old Mother Church located near today's Government House.
Built between 1854 and 1863, it was officially inaugurated in 1872 when the religious images were transferred.
In 1910, Pope Pius X established the Diocese of Corrientes, granting the church cathedral status, and in 1961 it was elevated to a metropolitan cathedral when Corrientes became an archdiocese.
Significant additions include the 1939 monument to Governor Genaro Berón de Astrada and the 1963 Panteón de los Próceres Correntinos.
The cathedral was declared a Provincial Historic Monument in 1959, reflecting its importance to the region's cultural heritage.
Guía del lugar
Main Nave and Altarpieces19th century
The cathedral's central nave stretches 58 meters long and 7.8 meters wide, featuring the main altarpiece and four smaller altarpieces that showcase religious art and craftsmanship.
Pipe Organ1908
Located in the choir, this large mechanical pipe organ with 1,183 pipes was built in 1908 by Marcello Borelli from the German house August Laukhuff. It is a rare transitional instrument combining mechanical and pneumatic systems.
Panteón de los Próceres Correntinos1963
This pantheon houses the remains of prominent governors and bishops of Corrientes, including Elías Galván, Joaquín Madariaga, Juan Esteban Martínez, José María Rolón, and Brigadier General Pedro Ferré.
Luis Perlotti Monument1939
A marble and bronze monument created in 1939 by sculptor Luis Perlotti in the cathedral's atrium, commemorating Governor Genaro Berón de Astrada, a martyr of Pago Largo.
Contacto
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