San Juan Bautista, Montevideo

The Church of Saint John the Baptist (Spanish: Iglesia de San Juan Bautista), popularly known also as Iglesia de Pocitos (due to its location in the neighbourhood of Pocitos) is a Roman Catholic parish church in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Finally, on 25 June 1899 is laid the fundamental stone of the present temple, which is dedicated to saint John the Baptist.

[2] This church is an important landmark in its neighbourhood[3] and a very popular wedding venue.

The Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra holds concerts here during its seasons.

[4] There are other churches in Uruguay dedicated to St. John the Baptist: