Metropolitan Cathedral
San Martí n 42, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description:
The Metropolitan Cathedral is located in the center of Buenos Aires. The cathedral was built and rebuilt for several centuries, from the XVI to the XIX century. The building of the cathedral is a mixture of different architectural styles.
On the facade of the cathedral you can see twelve columns and a bas-relief depicting a scene from the Bible - the meeting of Joseph with his brothers and father Jacob in Egypt. The interior of the cathedral is amazing with its splendor. The walls and ceilings of the cathedral are decorated with frescoes with images of biblical scenes, the floor is lined with mosaics in the Venetian style. Near the altar is a large sculpture of the XVII century depicting the crucified Christ.
The cathedral also houses the mausoleum of General José de San Martin, the national hero of Argentina. The mausoleum is surrounded by three sculptures in the form of female figures, which symbolize Argentina, Chile and Peru, liberated by the General from the oppression of Spain.