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St. Matthew's Cathedral, Osorno

Coordinates: 40°34′26″S 73°08′04″W / 40.5738°S 73.1345°W / -40.5738; -73.1345
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St. Matthew's Cathedral
Catedral San Mateo Apóstol
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LocationOsorno
Country Chile
DenominationCatholic
History
ConsecratedNovember 24, 1977

The Cathedral of St. Matthew,[1] (Spanish: Catedral San Mateo Apóstol) in Osorno, Chile is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Osorno.[2][3]

Also known simply as Osorno Cathedral, the cathedral church lies in the vicinity of the Plaza de Armas.[4] Designed by Chilean architect León Prieto Casanova, it is considered an architectural jewel of Gothic Revival style, and is a major tourist attraction in the city. It noted for its imposing 45-meter tower and its large and colorful mosaics and stained-glass windows with representations of biblical figures.

The original cathedral was built in 1577. The 1960 earthquake imposed serious structural damage to it, and it was demolished as a result. The first stone of the new cathedral was blessed and laid on May 1, 1962, and 15 years later, on November 24, 1977, the current building was consecrated.

See also

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Interior

References

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  1. ^ Cathedral of St. Matthew in Osorno
  2. ^ Fray Francisco Valdes Subercaseaux (in Spanish). Andres Bello. 1993-01-01. ISBN 9789561311237.
  3. ^ DK (2016-02-02). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chile & Easter Island. Penguin. ISBN 9781465453198.
  4. ^ Kaminski, Anna; Meghji, Shafik (2013-11-07). The Rough Guide to Chile. Penguin. ISBN 9781409360728.

40°34′26″S 73°08′04″W / 40.5738°S 73.1345°W / -40.5738; -73.1345