The country's main Catholic church looks like a Greek temple: twelve columns for the twelve apostles on an 1822 facade by Catelin and Benoit; inside lies General José de San Martín's mausoleum by Carrier-Belleuse, and Jorge Bergoglio said Mass here for over 20 years before becoming Pope Francis.
- Address
- San Martín 27 and Av. Rivadavia, Microcentro
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 40 min
- Price
- Free (active church)
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The mausoleum of San Martín is guarded by Granaderos in their historic uniforms.
- It is a working church: dress modestly and avoid wandering during Mass.