Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Paraná
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral[1] (Spanish: Catedral Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Paraná), also called Paraná Cathedral, is the main Catholic church in the city of Parana, Entre Rios Province,[2] in the South American country of Argentina.[3][4]
| Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Catedral Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Paraná | |
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| 31°44′00″S 60°31′43″W | |
| Location | Paraná |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Paraná |
It is located on the street S.S. Francisco (formerly Monte Caseros) between Urquiza and 25 de Mayo streets, in front of the 1 de Mayo Square.
The building, in eclectic style, has two towers and a dome, three naves and at the entrance a statue of St. Peter. It was declared a national historic heritage, so it is one of the most recognized buildings among the city's inhabitants and a popular tourist attraction.
References
- Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral
- "SITIOS HISTORICOS EN PARANA, ENTRE RIOS, CATEDRAL, SENADO, ESCUELA NORMAL, PALACIO MUNICIPAL, CENTRO CIVICO, TEATRO 3 DE FEBRERO, CAPILLA SAN MIGUEL". www.turismoentrerios.com. Retrieved 2016-10-21.
- Peña, David (1960-01-01). La materia religiosa en la política argentina (in Spanish). Bases Editorial.
- Sierra, Vicente D. (1845-01-01). Historia de la Argentina (in Spanish). Unión de Editores Latinos.
Statue of St. Peter
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