Iglesia de la Compañía - Arequipa, Peru
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S 16° 23.979 W 071° 32.188
19K E 229090 N 8185162
A small but beautiful church next to the main square of Arequipa, a town which historical center in an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Waymark Code: WM13016
Location: Peru
Date Posted: 08/18/2020
Views: 3
The works for constructing this church began in 1590, led by brother Felipe, but it was only finished one century later.
The main material used was the Ashlar stone , which is specially porous and light and most adequate for ornamental work.
Its facade has an intricate work of stone carving in "churrigueresque" style, which is based in Baroque, but then more elaborated.
It has a Latin cross plant with three chapels.
The interiors are amazing, with an altarpiece made of carved wood covered with gold leaf. There are polychrome mural depicting tropical plants and animals.
Usually open to the public in the following opening times: 9-11am and 3-6pm
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1590
Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque
Diocese: Arequipa
Address/Location:
Iglesia de la Compañía
Arequipa, Peru
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
Relvant Web Site: Not listed
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