Eventos - 25/03/2012

  The World Congress of Anaesthesiologists® (WCA) takes place every four years and the 15th WCA will be held at La Rural, Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 25 – 30 March 2012. The... Ver más

Nuestra Señora del Pilar Basílica

This church, a work by Jesuit architect Andrea Bianchi, was inaugurated in 1732 thanks to don Fernando de Valdez e Inclán, who donated the lands, and don Juan de Narbona, who financed its construction. Its façade respects the Classical principles, while its right wing boasts a double belfry, unique in the city. The altarpieces and most of the images inside the church date from the time of its construction. The left side chapel houses the image of San Pedro Alcántara, founder of the secluded order. Numerous worship elements belonging to the original monks have been preserved in a small museum located by the church. At the turn of the 20th century, the church was remodeled, but in 1930 architect Andrés Millé restored its original appearance. It was granted the designation of Basilica by Pope Pious XI, and later declared Historic Monument in 1942.

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