Catedral de la Plata
Catedral de la Plata
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Bambuxitah
Buenos Aires, Argentina435 contributions
Nov 2019
Incredible. One of the most beautiful cathedrals I've seen, a must see if you visit La Plata.
Increible. Una de las catedrales mas hermozas que eh visto, un imperdible si visitan La Plata.
Increible. Una de las catedrales mas hermozas que eh visto, un imperdible si visitan La Plata.
Written 2 February 2020
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H90s
34 contributions
Aug 2019
This is a huge edifice which shouts its history across a vast and tidy square.The interior has massive vaulted ceilings and you can’t help but feel his presence.
No entrance fee go in and spend as much time as you like.
No entrance fee go in and spend as much time as you like.
Written 23 August 2019
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jorcibraro
City Bell, Argentina17 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
If you visit the cathedral you have to try the tours offering go to the roof top , there you will have great views of the La Plata city and its perfect streets design
Written 2 July 2019
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nrlamoreaux
Tuscaloosa, AL24 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
I really thought the cathedral was quite beautiful
It has a calming atmosphere
The stained glass windows are incredible
They have a lovely cafe and museum
It has a calming atmosphere
The stained glass windows are incredible
They have a lovely cafe and museum
Written 11 June 2019
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mathiascarvalho
Sao Paulo, SP166 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
The cathedral is nice and worth the visit. But the real treat is to climb up the tower stairs and enjoy a nice view. Try to go late in the afternoon so to glimpse at the sunset, a very nice setting indeed.
Written 12 August 2018
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Jar2212
Buenos Aires, Argentina63 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
It’s as impressive as any of the big cathedrals in Europe La Plata is one hour train ride from Buenos Aires from Constitution Station (an outstanding english old train station) You will enjoy combining it with Natural Sciencies museum and the Le Corbusier House. You will spend a really good day away from BA.
Written 22 May 2018
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Robbi
15 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
I’m not a big church visitor but I couldn’t help but be impressed by this lovely calm cathedral in the middle of bustling La Plata. It’s as impressive as any of the big cathedrals in Europe without the massive crowds. Worth the 1 hour train ride from Buenos Aires (just $8AR every half hour from Constitution Station on a nice new air conditioned train). When combined with a visit to the Museo de La Plata and the Le Corbusier House it was a really good day away from BA.
Written 26 December 2017
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BrenCesca
Canberra, Australia75 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
La Plata's massive cathedral is an imposing sight, and we were lucky enough to see it on a beautiful, sunny spring day. Having a look inside is a good experience in itself, as you can really appreciate its dimensions. But the absolute highlight is the 60 peso (Oct 2017) ticket that gets you access to the underground museum and crypt of Dardo Rocha, and an elevator ride that takes you to both 42 and 63 metres above Plaza Moreno. The views of both the city and the other church towers are outstanding.
The museum has plenty of information about the Cathedral's design, construction and (eventual) completion. While only some of it is in Spanish, it's still pretty easy to get the main parts of the story.
This is a highly recommended attraction in a city that has plenty to offer. As a bonus, visiting the Cathedral will allow you to also spend some time wandering through the delightful Plaza Moreno.
The museum has plenty of information about the Cathedral's design, construction and (eventual) completion. While only some of it is in Spanish, it's still pretty easy to get the main parts of the story.
This is a highly recommended attraction in a city that has plenty to offer. As a bonus, visiting the Cathedral will allow you to also spend some time wandering through the delightful Plaza Moreno.
Written 23 October 2017
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MCADAMA
Sacramento, CA252 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
I had the privilege of living in La Plata back in the fall of 1980 and again about a year later. I always cherished any chance to visit this building. Back then the cathedral was lacking the two main spires. From what I've read, they had to halt construction in the 1930s when it was discovered that the building was sinking and would not be able to hold the weight of the intended spires. I remember thinking back then how odd the building looked, unfinished, like a bull with its horns cut off. According to Wikipedia, it's the 58th largest church in the world.
Anyway, it's also the site of one of the most memorable moments of my young life. At the age of 19 I was invited by a priest to play the pipe organ in this cathedral. I still shed a tear when I think about it; it was such an honor for me. Ironically I am not Catholic. As a young Mormon missionary, all I knew how to play were Mormon hymns,,.so that's what I did. Archbishop Plaza (bishop at the time) later learned of this and I'm told the poor priest, a mere seminarian at the time, was severely disciplined for having allowed me access to the organ. I think Plaza might have thought I was trying to make a mockery of the place. Quite the contrary; I loved that building, its architecture, its beauty, its serenity. The Bishop asked to meet with me but some of the priests who were my friends advised against it so I didn't. They said he was a horrible man. Trials held years later over the "desaparecidos" of the dirty war and his involvement in that proved them right, I guess.
Anyway, it's also the site of one of the most memorable moments of my young life. At the age of 19 I was invited by a priest to play the pipe organ in this cathedral. I still shed a tear when I think about it; it was such an honor for me. Ironically I am not Catholic. As a young Mormon missionary, all I knew how to play were Mormon hymns,,.so that's what I did. Archbishop Plaza (bishop at the time) later learned of this and I'm told the poor priest, a mere seminarian at the time, was severely disciplined for having allowed me access to the organ. I think Plaza might have thought I was trying to make a mockery of the place. Quite the contrary; I loved that building, its architecture, its beauty, its serenity. The Bishop asked to meet with me but some of the priests who were my friends advised against it so I didn't. They said he was a horrible man. Trials held years later over the "desaparecidos" of the dirty war and his involvement in that proved them right, I guess.
Written 13 February 2015
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Linda S
Topeka, KS27 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the cathedral. We visited the crypt, took the elevator to the viewing floor and marveled at the stained glass windows.
Written 13 February 2019
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ojedadiana12
Lima, Peru
Hola buenos días quisiera me puedan ayudar con 2 cosas:
1.- qué lugar me recomiendan para hospedarme teniendo en cuenta que haré un city tours, iré al Tigre y tambien La Plata, me hablaron de San Telmo, Palermo y Buenos Aires cerca al Obelisco pero no sé donde.
2.- Desde Buenos Aires como llego a La Plata y cuánto me costaría.
Desde ya muchas gracias
Written 13 January 2018
para llegar a La Plata te tomás el micro de la linea Plaza o Costera Criolla que lo pagás con la tarjeta SUBE, estos colectivos te dejan en la terminal de La Plata y podés acceder a ellos desde la parada del metrobus a unas cuadras del obelisco. También podés tomarte un tren desde Constitución. Una vez en la ciudad caminás hasta la calle 14 entre 53 y 54 y te encontrás con Plaza Moreno frente a la Catedral....desde la terminal te podés tomar un taxi también o caminás hasta calle 7 y te tomás el micro de la linea 214 que va para calle 12 y te deja ahí nomás de la catedral. Te recomiendo irte caminando para no perderte de nada e irte familiarizando con la ciudad, en La Plata está todo cerca y además vas conociendo otros edificios como el pasaje Dardo Rocha a la altura de 50 entre 6 y 7. Un saludo!
Written 8 February 2018
Hola, se tardan aproximadamente 30 minutos hasta la autopista y 30 minutos de alli a La Plata.
Saludos
Written 9 October 2017
Entre las 9 y las 18 hs. podrás visitarla.
Written 21 May 2017
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