St. Matthew's Cathedral, Osorno
| St. Matthew's Cathedral | |
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| Catedral San Mateo Apóstol | |
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| Location | Osorno |
| Country |  Chile |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| History | |
| Consecrated | November 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.
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References
[edit]- ^ Cathedral of St. Matthew in Osorno
- ^ Fray Francisco Valdes Subercaseaux (in Spanish). Andres Bello. 1993-01-01. ISBN 9789561311237.
- ^ DK (2016-02-02). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chile & Easter Island. Penguin. ISBN 9781465453198.
- ^ Kaminski, Anna; Meghji, Shafik (2013-11-07). The Rough Guide to Chile. Penguin. ISBN 9781409360728.