Church of Christ the Worker and Our Lady of Lourdes

  • Also Known As: Cristo Obrero Church - UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Spanish: Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Senora de Lourdes
  • UNESCO WHL Name: The work of engineer Eladio Dieste: Church of Atlantida

  • Address: Av Monsenor Jose Orzali
  • Vicinity: Ing Eladio Dieste
  • Type: Church
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1958/00/00 Eladio Dieste Architect Construction begins on a new brick church designed by Eladio Dieste, featuring curved vaults, sweeping arches, and a handsome facade.
1960/00/00 Church of Christ the Worker and Our Lady of Lourdes is consecrated in Estacion Atlantida. The building is made red bricks, without columns or beams.

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Particulars for Church of Christ the Worker and Our Lady of Lourdes:
Area of Significance Architecture
Structure Belfry, Campanile
Building Material Brick
Sight Category Building
Building Type Church
Criteria Exemplar
Area of Significance Interior Design
Architectural Style Modern Movement
Structure Design Reinforced Brick Shell
Area of Significance Religion
Historic Use Religious Property
Religion, Cultural Affiliation Roman Catholic Church

Data
World Heritage List Dossier: 1612



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