La Plata Cathedral
Catedral de La Plata
Argentina's largest neo-Gothic cathedral, its twin spires rising about 112 m. Climb the tower for views over La Plata, the city laid out in a planned grid.
La Plata Cathedral stands on Moreno Square in La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires Province. Construction began in 1884, but the twin towers were not completed until 1999. It is Argentina's largest Catholic church, with a neo-Gothic exterior modeled on the cathedrals of Amiens and Cologne, pink brick walls and stained-glass windows. Inside are an elevator and a small museum. Climbing the tower offers views over the planned city, with its crisscrossing diagonal avenues. Entry to the cathedral is free, while tower climbs cost extra. It is about 1.5 hours by train from Buenos Aires's Constitución station, or about 1 hour by long-distance bus. It pairs well with the La Plata Natural Sciences Museum and the city hall for a day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (tower climb times vary on site)
Nearby sights
- La Boca / Caminito
- La Bombonera
- Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
- Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art (MAMBA)
- Puerto Madero
- San Telmo Market / Feria de San Telmo
- Plaza de Mayo / Casa Rosada
- Buenos Aires Cabildo