The most outstanding churches in Buenos Aires are:
Basilica of Mary Help of Christians and Saint Charles
This is the basilica, an icon of Catholicism in the city of Buenos Aires, it is where Pope Francis was baptized at Christmas 1936. Built in 1910, it presents an eclectic style that combines, among others, the Lombard and Byzantine neo-Romanesque movements.
Basilica San José de Flores
Known today as "the Church of the childhood and childhood of Pope Francis", this basilica steeped in history was inaugurated in 1883 in front of Plaza Pueyrredón. Line A of the subway has a station called "Flores" that is located next to the church.
Basilica of Blessed Sacrament
This church with an imposing façade was built by the Anchorena family. It has the largest organ in Buenos Aires and an interior decorated with white marble, Venetian mosaic, onyx and bronze.
Church of San Ignacio
It was the first Catholic temple built in Buenos Aires. Construction began in 1675 and is part of the so-called "Manzana de las Luces", which includes the National College of Buenos Aires and the old building of the University of Buenos Aires, among other historical buildings.
Parish of Our Lady of Pilar
It was built in 1732 by the Recoletos Franciscan Friars who lived in the building next door: the current Recoleta Cultural Center, formerly a convent. It is the second oldest temple in Buenos Aires and a very popular place given its proximity to the Recoleta Cemetery.
Eucharistic Sanctuary Jesus Sacramented
Temple built in the 19th century, it was converted into a Eucharistic Shrine by Pope Francis when he was Cardinal of Buenos Aires due to the pastoral needs of the Almagro neighborhood. Imposing construction with access on Corrientes Avenue.