Buenos Aires Attractions
Catedral Metropolitana Buenos Aires
Cathedral Metropolitana
Other important buildings around the Plaza de Mayo include the
Neoclassical Cathedral Metropolitana, which houses the tomb of
General José de San Martin, the revered hero who liberated
Argentina from the Spanish. The cathedral was periodically rebuilt
and renovated since the foundation stone was laid in the 16th
century. The current structure was finally completed in the
mid-19th century. The interior has recently been renovated and the
gilded columns, Venetian mosaic floors, and silver-plated altar are
in pristine condition.
Address: San Martín and Rivadavia streets, Plaza de Mayo;
Telephone: (0)11 4331 2845;
Transport: Metro to Bolívar, Catedral, or Plaza de Mayo;
Admission: Free
