Parroquia San Francisco de Asís, Montevideo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parroquia San Francisco de Asís |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Location | |
| Location | Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Víctor Rabú |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Neo-Romanesque |
| Direction of façade | North |
The Parish Church of St. Francis of Assisi (Spanish: Parroquia San Francisco de Asís) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Overview
Dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, the church was originally established 2 December 1840.
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; the building was completed in 1870.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís (Montevideo) para niños
- List of Catholic churches in Uruguay
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