Iglesia Carmelitas (Carmelite Church), Montevideo

Iglesia Carmelitas (Carmelite Church), Montevideo

Also known as "Church of the Virgin of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese of Lisieux," the Carmelite Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the Prado district of Montevideo. The edifice was built in Neo-Gotic style between 1929-1954 by architects Guillermo Armas and Albérico Isola.

The architectural style of the building is influenced by the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris. It has three naves and a width of 131 feet. There are statues of Saint Teresita de Jesus and Saint John of the Cross. Every corner of the facade and structure is a work of art.

The church was held by the Carmelite Order until 1995. It was then leased to the Archdiocese of Montevideo. The parish of the church was established in 1962. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Therese of Lisieux, a French Carmelite nun, widely venerated in modern times.

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Sight Name: Iglesia Carmelitas (Carmelite Church)
Sight Location: Montevideo, Uruguay (See walking tours in Montevideo)
Sight Type: Religious
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