The Church of Our Lady of Candelaria (Spanish: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Punta del Este, Uruguay.[1]
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Location | |
| Location | Punta del Este,  Uruguay |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
The parish was established 1 February 1948.[1]
The first temple was built in 1911. The current building dates from the mid-20th century. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Parishes of Maldonado Department". Diocese of Maldonado and Punta del Este. Archived from the original on 22 December 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2013. (in Spanish)
- ^ "Our Lady of Candelaria, Punta del Este". Retrieved 8 April 2013. (in Spanish)
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