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Cathedral of Salta

Salta, Argentina
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Ranked #3 of 30 attractions in Salta
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: This cathedral houses 16th-century statues of the Virgin Mary and the Cristo del Milagro, which were washed ashore when the Spanish ship transporting... more » Owner description: This cathedral houses 16th-century statues of the Virgin Mary and the Cristo del Milagro, which were washed ashore when the Spanish ship transporting them sank. « less
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Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This free access attraction located on the main square of Salta is certainly worth a short visit. The main altar is spectacular and the facades are a staple feature of the main square.

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Bathurst, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Make time to visit this cathedral located at the main plaza. Beautiful exterior and interior. We visited on Holy Thursday and it was very great to see people joining in the festivities

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Even with a country amassed with religious buildings, this is impressive. Nice setting - on the 9 July plaza and it is huge. Don't leave without seeing it!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

A beautiful example of typical architecture for the time and area of Salta. An area very rich in culture and tradition. Our time there was too short.

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

If I was going to visit one church in Salta this would probably be the one. Marble, wood & gold throughout and a grand golden alter. But don't overlook the the floor - this really caught my eye - absolutely fantastic example of 16th Centuries old optical illusion. And do come back to the Plaza out front at sundown to... More

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Falmouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

A good photo opportunity and a place for respite for an hour or so. By this time you have probably visited a load of Cathedrals... so why not visit another!

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

we visited in august 2011. we've lived here for 2.5 yrs now and have been to many different regions and seen many different churches. this cathedral is probably my favorite for it's splendor, setting, and design.

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Salta, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

It is a very beautiful Cathedral, in barrocan style, a golden altar, marble floors. Here you can find the virgen and the Christ of miracles, who according to the faith of Sata's people, stopped the hardest earthquakes that Salta has had in its history.

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McLean, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

True botique hotel. Presntly 6 rooms but will expand to 12. Request one of the originel 6 rooms for the view. Serene. Food services other than breakfast needs to be expanded but it is available if requested. I would go back in a heart beat.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

One of the more awe-inspiring South American churches in the richness of decor and symmetry of design. Also full of (local) life on a Thursday morning; not a mausoleum. Love the contrast with the new bank building next door and the inspiring reflections; look up from just to the west in the Plaza 9 due Julio and you'll see what... More

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