Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú
| Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location |
Paysandú,  Uruguay
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| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Year consecrated | 1860 |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Architectural type | Basilica |
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo (Spanish: Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Paysandú, Uruguay.
The parish was established in 1805.
The current temple was built in 1860, severely damaged during the siege of Paysandú (1864-1865) and rebuilt afterwards. It is dedicated to saint Benedict the Moor and the Virgin of the Rosary.
In 1906 a Walcker organ was inaugurated.
In 1949, Pope Pius XII proclaimed it basilica minor.
Currently, a fundraising committee is advocating its refurbishment, understanding that, apart from its great religious and historic significance, this temple is also the venue of important cultural events.
Coordinates: 32°19′02″S 58°04′47″W / 32.3171°S 58.0797°W
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