Cathedral of Mercedes, Uruguay
Cultural heritage monument of Uruguay
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes) is the main Roman Catholic church building of Mercedes, Uruguay. It is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mercedes since 1960.
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Diocese | Diocese of Mercedes |
| 1867 | |
| Location | |
| Location | Mercedes,  Uruguay |
 Interactive map of Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Antonio Petrochi |
| Style | Neoclassicism |
History
Built in Neoclassical style with design of Swiss architect Antonio Petrochi, it was consecrated in 1867. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy.[1]
On the occasion of the celebrations of the bicentennial of 2011, the cathedral was refurbished, thanks to donations.[2]
Same devotion
There are other churches in Uruguay dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, for instance:
- Parish Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Jude Taddhaeus in Villa Muñoz, Montevideo
- Charity Chapel, Hospital Maciel, Montevideo
- Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in Garzón
