Sagrada Familia, Montevideo
Roman Catholic parish church in Aires Puros, Montevideo, Uruguay
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The Church of the Holy Family (Spanish: Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia), also known as Capilla Jackson, is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Aires Puros, Montevideo, Uruguay.[3]
Parish church
LocationCarlos Vaz Ferreira 3711
Montevideo,
Uruguay
Montevideo,
Uruguay| Sagrada Familia (Capilla Jackson) | |
|---|---|
| |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Parish church | |
| 1870[1] | |
| Location | |
| Location | Carlos Vaz Ferreira 3711 Montevideo, Uruguay |
 Interactive map of Sagrada Familia (Capilla Jackson) | |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Víctor Rabú[1][2] |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Completed | 1870 |
History
The temple was built as a private chapel for the Jackson family; designed by French architect Víctor Rabú in Neo-Gothic style,[4] it was the edifice religious was built and consecrated in the year 1870.[1] Currently it is a parish church held by the Jesuits.[5]
The parish was established on 16 April 1961.[3] In 1975 it was declared a National Historical Monument.[1]
The remains of businessman Juan D. Jackson are buried here.
