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San Ignacio Church

Address: Bolívar 225 – Monserrat

This is the oldest church in the city and it is part of the “Manzana de las luces”. This church is the result of the Jesuit, Krauss and of the Italians, Bianchi and Prímoli. It has a principal nave and a transept; each has five chapels and a rectangle-shaped apse. The façade shows baroque influences that were imposed by the Jesuits. It witnessed the inauguration of the University of Buenos Aires.

The San Ignacio Church, placed at the Manzana de las Luces, is the oldest of the city
The San Ignacio Church, placed at the Manzana de las Luces, is the oldest of the city

The San Ignacio Church, placed at the Manzana de las Luces, is the oldest of the city
San Ignacio Church

The San Ignacio Church, placed at the Manzana de las Luces, is the oldest of the city
San Ignacio Church

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