Cathedral of Saints Peter and Cecilia in Mar del Plata

The magnificent, main, three-nave Cathedral of the Argentinean city of Mar del Plata was erected on the site of the old chapel of St. Cecilia, which could no longer accommodate the parishioners of the city. The public activity preceded the construction of the cathedral. People needed a large, spacious temple.

The first stone was laid in January 1893. Residents could not wait for the completion of the cathedral, so the first mass was holding in 1897. The shrine was finally built in 1920.

At first, the new church was consecrated in honor of Saint Peter. Then, it was renamed in honor of Saint Cecilia. By 1924, it got the status of a Minor Basilica and took the names of both saints. Since then, the cathedral has two patrons and it is called Catedral de Los Santos Pedro y Cecilia.

The cathedral is performed in the neo-Gothic style. And it is magnificent. Directed with its spires towards the sky, it fascinates and makes to stop and enjoy its look.

The central tower of the cathedral has the clock and five bells cast in France. There are two smaller towers on either side of the main tower.

The main facade of the temple is ornated with three expressive high reliefs, representing the life of Jesus Christ.

The temple looks stunning both outside and inside.

The main altar was created in France. Amazing stained glass windows of the shrine are partly made in Argentina, and partly of French origin.The mosaic floor is made of English tiles. The cathedral has an Italian organ made in 1906. The transept keeps images of four evangelists: St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. John. Each of them is depicted with its symbols: an angel, a lion, a bull, and an eagle.