Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú
# Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú

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.

## History

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.

