About
The Mar del Plata Cathedral, also known as the Catedral de los Santos Pedro y Cecilia, stands on Plaza San Martín in the centre of Mar del Plata, the best-known beach resort city in Argentina, in Buenos Aires Province. Its neo-Byzantine architecture and distinctive domes make it one of the landmarks that visitors notice first when they walk through the city centre.
What to expect
The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Mar del Plata, so it remains an active place of worship as well as a sight to look at. Visitors who come to admire the building are asked to keep in mind that it is used for religious life and to behave accordingly. The exterior domes are the main reason people stop, and the square in front of the building gives a good place to take them in.
Making the visit
- Location: Plaza San Martín, B7600 Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
- Contact: +54 223 494-2516.
- Best paired with: a walk around the central plaza and the nearby streets of the city centre.
Because it sits in the heart of the city, the cathedral is easy to fit into a day of wandering the centre. Mar del Plata is known above all for its long coastline and beaches, so many visitors combine a stop here with time by the sea. For a reliable check on whether the church is open to visitors at a given time, calling ahead is the simplest option.