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, the church was originally established 2 December 1840. Located at the intersection of the streets Cerrito and Solís of the

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style by French-Uruguayan architect Victor Rabu, who was inspired by the

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; the building was completed in 1870.

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* * ''Guía Arquitectónica y Urbanística de Montevideo.'' 3rd edition. Intendencia Municipal de Montevideo, 2008, , pages 50, 132.

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