Cathedral in San Luis

Churches are must-see places in the hospitable country of Argentina. The city of San Luis also has such a church, Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción.

Looking at its facade, it seems to be an unusual building. In general, the Argentine churches are a feature of architectural art. It is rather hard to determine their styles. All of them have a combination of various directions harmoniously coexisting with each other.

Locals have always had a reverent attitude to the temples, so they were making donations for the construction and decoration. That is why Argentinean churches usually look very impressive and magnificent.

The cathedral was built between 1883 and 1944. It was erected in a special historical place. Previously, there was a house where the independence of the San Luis Province was proclaimed. To my mind, this cathedral is unique owing to its pediment with reliefs. They depict scenes from the life of the French King Louis IX.

The neoclassical pediment is the work of the sculptor and artist Libero Pierini. He also made paintings for the temple. The portico above the main portal is supported by six magnificent columns. That adds some expressiveness to the whole construction. 

On both sides of the main facade, you can find two belfries. The one located on the right has the clock. 

The arch of the cathedral is decorated with a magnificent fresco depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the work of Mateo Kereso.

In 1959, locals installed a French organ in Catedral de San Luis.