Cathedral of La Plata
| Cathedral of La Plata | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | |
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (Spanish) | |
Cathedral of La Plata | |
| 34°55′22″S 57°57′22″W / 34.92278°S 57.95611°W | |
| Location | La Plata, Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Website | www.catedraldelaplata.com |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | November 19, 1932 |
| Dedication | Our Lady of Sorrows |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Pedro Benoit, Ernesto Meyer and Emilio Coutaret |
| Architectural type | church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Years built | 1884-1932, 1996-1999 |
| Groundbreaking | April 30, 1884 |
| Completed | November 19, 1999 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 14,000 |
| Length | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Nave width | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Height | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Floor area | 7,000 m2 (75,000 sq ft) |
| Number of spires | 2 |
| Spire height | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Bells | 25 |
| Tenor bell weight | 20 t (44,000 lb) |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of La Plata |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Héctor Aguer |
| Auxiliary Bishop(s) | Nicolás Baisi, Alberto G. Bochatey |
| Vicar | Javier Fronza |
| Chancellor | María A. Cabrera |
The Cathedral of La Plata or the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Spanish: Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción) in La Plata, Argentina, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, is the 58th tallest church in the world. This Neogothic edifice is located in the geographical center of the city, facing the central square, Plaza Moreno, and the City Hall.
Inspired by the European cathedrals of Amiens and Cologne, its plans were drawn by architect Ernesto Meyer under the direction of city planner Pedro Benoit. The cornerstone was laid in 1884, and it was consecrated as the Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores in 1902. The parish church, which continued undergoing works, was designated a cathedral in 1932.