Cathedral of Maldonado, Maldonado

Name: Cathedral of Maldonado
Address: 18 de Julio, Maldonado, Uruguay

#2 among attractions in Maldonado

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The Cathedral of Saint Ferdinand of Maldonado is the main Roman Catholic church building of Maldonado, Uruguay. Since 1966, it took the name of Cathedral for being the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Maldonado-Punta del Este, founded by S.S. Paul VI on January 10, 1966. Its first pastor was Antonio Corso, and its current pastor is Rodolfo Wirz. ()

Local name: Catedral de Maldonado Completed: 1895 (129 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 34°54'32"S, 54°57'33"W

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18 de JulioMaldonado Uruguay

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Cathedral of Maldonado – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Domingo Burgueño, The Hand, Leonel Viera Bridge, Mansa Beach.

0.4 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Estadio Domingo Burgueño, Maldonado
12 min walk • Estadio Domingo Burgueño is a multi-use stadium in Maldonado, Uruguay. It is used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 22,000 people and was built in 1994.
3.6 miS
Monuments and statues
The Hand, Punta del Este
92 min walk • The Hand, also known as "La Mano" or "Los Dedos," is an iconic sculpture in the coastal city of Punta del Este, Uruguay. Emerging from the sands of Playa Brava, the colossal hand with its five concrete fingers is a striking sight that has become synonymous with the...
4.9 miE
Bridge
Leonel Viera Bridge
125 min walk • The Leonel Viera Bridge, also known as the Puente de la Barra, is an iconic architectural marvel that graces the landscape of Maldonado, Uruguay. This unique bridge, which spans the Maldonado Stream, is renowned for its distinctive undulating design that makes crossing...
2.6 miS
Beach
Mansa Beach
66 min walk • Playa Mansa is an Uruguayan beach located on the coast of the Río de la Plata, Maldonado, Uruguay.
5.1 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, Science museum
Museo del Mar, Punta del Este
130 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the upscale beach resort city of Punta del Este in Uruguay, the Museo del Mar is a unique attraction that captures the essence of the ocean and its relationship with mankind. This museum is dedicated to showcasing a vast array of marine...
4.2 miS
Church
Iglesia de la Candelaria, Punta del Este
107 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Candelaria is a Roman Catholic parish church in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The parish was established 1 February 1948. The first temple was built in 1911. The current building dates from the mid-20th century. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria.
4.2 miS
Lighthouse, Historical place
Faro de Punta del Este, Punta del Este
107 min walk • Lighthouse in Punta del Este - a navigation sign in the form of a tower located in the city of Punta del Este in the southwestern part of Uruguay, on the west coast of the southern Atlantic.
3.2 miS
Tiny island with beaches and boating
Gorriti Island
82 min walk • Gorriti Island is a small island near the shores of Punta del Este, Uruguay.
1.8 miS
Synagogue
Ajdut Israel - Beit Jabad Synagogue, Maldonado
47 min walk • Ajdut Israel is a synagogue in Punta del Este, Uruguay. List of synagogues in...
4.9 miE
Bridge
Stressed ribbon bridge
125 min walk • A stressed ribbon bridge is a tension structure. The suspension cables are embedded in the deck which follows a catenary arc between supports. Unlike the simple span, the ribbon is stressed in traction, which adds to the stiffness of the structure.
4.9 miNW
Nature preserve with a variety of trees
Lussich Arboretum
126 min walk • The Lussich Arboretum is an arboretum of 192 hectares located in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay near Punta del Este and Punta Ballena.