Catedral de los Santos Pedro y Cecilia

Mar del Plata


Facing the leafy Plaza San Martín, this neo-Gothic building features gorgeous stained glass, an impressive central chandelier from France, English tiled floors and occasional choral concerts.


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1. Torreón del Monje

1.05 MILES

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3. Torre Tanque

1.22 MILES

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4. Centro Cultural Villa Victoria

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5. Puerto Mar del Plata

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6. Playa Escondida

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7. Albúfera Mar Chiquita

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