Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro y San Alfonso, Montevideo
The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Alphonsus (Spanish: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro y San Alfonso), popularly known as Iglesia de Tapes (due to its location on the Tapes Street, in the neighbourhood of Bella Vista) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay.[2]
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro y San Alfonso | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Year consecrated | 1899[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Tapes 956 Montevideo,  Uruguay |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
| Style | Neo-Romanesque |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 47 m[1] |
| Width (nave) | 19 m[1] |
| Spire(s) | 2 |
| Spire height | 40 m[1] |
History
The temple was built between 1896 and 1899 in Neo-Romanesque style, inspired by a German church from Aachen.[1]
The temple is dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and saint Alphonsus.
Inside there is a wonderful Walcker organ from 1927.[3]
The parish was established on 17 November 1955.[2]
At this church took place the wedding of Juana de Ibarbourou, the most famous Uruguayan poetess, in 1921.[1]
References
- "A jewel in Montevideo". Retrieved 26 April 2013. (in Spanish)
- "Iglesia de Tapes". Archdiocese of Montevideo. Retrieved 26 April 2013. (in Spanish)
- "The Walcker organ at Tapes". Retrieved 26 April 2013. (in Spanish)
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