Cathedral of Tacuarembó
| Catedral de San Fructuoso | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location |
Tacuarembó,  Uruguay |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| District | Diocese of Tacuarembó |
| Year consecrated | 1917 |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
The Saint Fructuosus Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de San Fructuoso) is the main Roman Catholic church building of Tacuarembó, Uruguay. It is the see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tacuarembó since 1960.
History
The original church was established on 30 August 1834.[1] Originally it was a very humble ranch with thatched roof.[2]
The present temple, built in Romanesque Revival style, was consecrated in 1917. The clock is operational since 1930.
Declared a National Monument, this temple is dedicated to saint Fructuosus of Tarragona.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Parish of the St. Fructuosus Cathedral (Spanish)
- 1 2 Jubilee of St. Fructuosus (Spanish)
External links
- Diocese of Tacuarembó - CEU (Spanish)
- Blog devoted to the Cathedral of Tacuarembó (Spanish)
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Coordinates: 31°42′42″S 55°58′43″W / 31.7118°S 55.9786°W
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