Santisima Cruz de los Milagros, Corrientes

Name: Santisima Cruz de los Milagros
Address: Calle Gral Manuel Belgrano 888, Corrientes, W3400AAP, Argentina
Telephone: +54 379 446-4571

#7 among attractions in Corrientes

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Santisima Cruz de los Milagros, Corrientes

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Facts and practical information

The Santísima Cruz de los Milagros Church is located in front of Plaza La Cruz, with main access on Belgrano street between Buenos Aires and Salta streets, in the city of Corrientes, Argentina.

Besides being a parish, ecclesiastically it is an Archdiocesan Sanctuary, and civilly, the block of the Cross is a "National Historical Place"; besides, the temple is a "Provincial Historical Monument".

This church keeps in its main altarpiece an urunday cross of three meters and seventy-five centimeters high, known as the Cross of Miracles. According to tradition, it would have been involved in extraordinary events in the days of the foundation of the city of Corrientes. In March 1730 it was moved from its original place to this site. The present temple is the third one built in her honor. Since 1806 her feast is celebrated every year on May 3rd.

The Church contains: the Cross of Miracles, its most precious relic; five beautiful and artistic altarpieces from the 1920's; valuable pieces of sacred art; and the Mausoleum of Santiago Derqui, who was President of the Argentine Confederation.

Architectural style: EclecticismCoordinates: 27°28'20"S, 58°50'25"W

Address

Calle Gral Manuel Belgrano 888Corrientes W3400AAP Argentina

Contact

+54 379 446-4571

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Santisima Cruz de los Milagros – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio José Antonio Romero Feris, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Casa de Gobierno de Corrientes, Teatro Vera.

1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
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Casa del Gobernador Manuel Lagraña, Corrientes
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0.8 miW
Universities and schools
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0.6 miN
Universities and schools
National University of the Northeast, Corrientes
15 min walk • The National University of the Northeast is an Argentine national university. It is located in the cities of Corrientes and Resistencia, capitals cities of the Provinces of Corrientes and Chaco respectively, and was established on December 4, 1956.
0.7 miNE
27°27'45"S • 58°50'7"W
Iglesia San Francisco, Corrientes
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Nearby attractions include Casa del Gobernador Manuel Lagraña, Corrientes (12 min walk), Teatro Vera, Corrientes (15 min walk), National University of the Northeast, Corrientes (15 min walk), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes (15 min walk).