Parroquia San Francisco de Asís, Montevideo
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The Parish Church of St. Francis of Assisi (Spanish: Parroquia San Francisco de Asís) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Parish church
LocationMontevideo, 
Uruguay
Uruguay| Parroquia San Francisco de Asís | |
|---|---|
| |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Parish church | |
| Location | |
| Location | Montevideo, Uruguay |
 Interactive map of Parroquia San Francisco de Asís | |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Víctor Rabú[1] |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Romanesque |
Direction of façade | North |
Overview
Dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, the church was originally established 2 December 1840.[2]
Located at the intersection of the streets Cerrito and Solís of the Ciudad Vieja, it was built in the 19th century in Neo-Romanesque style by French-Uruguayan architect Victor Rabu, who was inspired by the basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse;[3] the building was completed in 1870.[4]
Bibliography
- César J. Loustau (1995-01-01). Influence of France in the architecture of Uruguay. Ediciones Trilce. p. 146. ISBN 9974-32-116-6.
- Guía Arquitectónica y Urbanística de Montevideo. 3rd edition. Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo, 2008, ISBN 978-9974-600-26-3, pages 50, 132.
