Sagrada Familia, Montevideo


The Church of the Holy Family, also known as Capilla Jackson, is a Roman Catholic parish church in the neighbourhood of Aires Puros, Montevideo, Uruguay.

History

The temple was built as a private chapel for the Jackson family; designed by French architect Víctor Rabú in nt Neo-Gothic style, it was the edifice religious was built and consecrated in the year 1870. Currently it is a parish church held by the Jesuits.
The parish was established on 16 April 1961. In 1975 it was declared a National Historical Monument.
The remains of businessman Juan D. Jackson are buried here.