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Catedral Metropolitana

A neoclassical cathedral containing the tomb of José de San Martín. The tomb is protected by a ceremonial armed guard. A most unusual sight to see inside a church and leads one to wonder about the relationship of the church and the state in Argentina. The exterior of the church has papal symbols affixed as a reference to the Argentinian Pope Francis (who criticised the relationship of the church and state).

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Address: San Martin 42
Getting there: faces the Plaza de Mayo
Website: catedralprimadabue.wixsite.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Buenos Aires/Centro, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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