Saint Ignatius Church, Buenos Aires

Name: Saint Ignatius Church
Address: Bolívar 225, Buenos Aires, C1091, Argentina
Telephone: +54 11 4331-2458

#101 among attractions in Buenos Aires

Church, Hispanic colonial architecture, Architecture

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Saint Ignatius' Church is a Roman Catholic church situated at the Illuminated Block, in Buenos Aires's neighbourhood of Montserrat. The first building, which was made of adobe, was built by the Society of Jesus in 1675. The southern tower and the present facade were built in 1686, and the rest of the Church construction started in 1712. Today's church was completed in 1722 and consecrated in 1734. ()

Local name: Iglesia de San Ignacio Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 34°36'38"S, 58°22'26"W

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Bolívar 225Comuna 1 (Monserrat)Buenos Aires C1091 Argentina

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+54 11 4331-2458

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Saint Ignatius Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Florida Street, Casa Rosada, La Trastienda Club, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral.

0.4 miN
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~1140 ftNE
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~950 ftNE
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~1010 ftSE
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~1490 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Ignatius Church?

Nearby attractions include Manzana de las Luces, Buenos Aires (1 min walk), Buenos Aires City Legislature Palace, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca, Buenos Aires (2 min walk), Museo de la Ciudad, Buenos Aires (3 min walk).

How to get to Saint Ignatius Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Ignatius Church:

Metro

Bolívar • Lines: E (2 min walk)
Avenida de Mayo y Perú • Lines: A (4 min walk)

Bus

Legislatura • Lines: 126T, 126V, 28Fh, 28Rh, 28Rn, 28xR, 86G (2 min walk)
Diagonal Sur y Bolivar • Lines: 24-1, 24-2, 8, 86A, 86B, 86E, 86F, 8Sl (2 min walk)