Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
Catedral Metropolitana de Buenos Aires
A Neoclassical cathedral on the north side of Plaza de Mayo that resembles a Greek temple. Inside, you'll find the tomb of General San Martín and an exhibition related to Pope Francis.
The cathedral's façade has 12 Corinthian columns, so it looks more like a Greek temple. Inside, a blend of Baroque and Neoclassical styles creates a gilded altar and a Venetian-style mosaic floor. The chapel on the right holds the tomb of San Martín, the independence hero of Argentina. It is guarded by two grenadiers, and the changing of the guard takes place around the hour. Pope Francis (Bergoglio) once served here as archbishop, and the cathedral has a small memorial exhibition about him. Admission is free. It is open roughly from 08:00 to 19:00. Please keep quiet during Mass. Visit together with Plaza de Mayo and the Cabildo. It is reached by Subway Line A at Perú station or Line D at Catedral station.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00; visits restricted during Mass
Nearby sights
- Plaza de Mayo / Casa Rosada
- Buenos Aires Cabildo
- Café Tortoni
- Galerías Pacífico
- Obelisco de Buenos Aires
- Puerto Madero
- San Telmo Market / Feria de San Telmo
- Teatro Colón