The Santa Rosa de Lima Church is the masterpiece of
Architect Alejandro Christophersen in Buenos Aires. Located in the corner of
Belgrano Avenue and Pasco Street, in Balvanera neighborhood is one of the most
important churches in Argentina. It tributes the patron saint of Argentine
Independence. It was inspired by the Saint Front de Perigueux church, in
France, and its neo-Byzantine/Romantic style.
It was built between 1928 and 1934 by initiative of
aristocrat María Unzué de Alvear. The exterior is covered in bricks, granite
and stone. The roofs are made of Italian tiles, cupper tops and ornamental
mosaics. The Papal emblem is located in the center of the façade, sided by the
Argentine and Peruvian coat of arms (both countries which worship Santa Rosa de
Lima).
The main entrance is on Belgrano Avenue. From there,
you can enjoy the main altar made in Italy and crowned by a replica of “The
Descent of the Cross” of Michelangelo. The wonderful top is supported by 18
Cipolin green marble columns which combine with the base boards and the friezes
covered in Tynos marble. The top ends in a tower-shaped lantern which provides
light to the whole temple.
This church is one of the most important ones in our
country. Along with the Metropolitan Cathedral (located in front of Plaza de
Mayo), the Santa Rosa de Lima Church is the second National Church.
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