Bona Ventura

Monserrat · Buenos Aires

San Ignacio Church

Iglesia de San Ignacio de Loyola

Place of worship

Built by the Jesuits from 1686 to 1722, it is the oldest church in the city; its Bavarian-Baroque facade and a carved 17th-century high altar gilded by Isidro Lorea sit over part of the colonial tunnels.

Address
Bolívar 225, Monserrat
Hours
Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00; Sat-Sun 16:00-20:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 25 min
Price
Free (active church)
Price level
$

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Good to know

  • It is part of the Manzana de las Luces; the Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires is next door.

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