Catedral de Lima - Lima, Peru - Cathedrals on Waymarking.com

The construction of the cathedral began in 1535 and was completed in 1649. It is dedicated to St. John, apostle and evangelist.

In keeping with the majority of cathedrals the front facade has three large doorways. The main or central gateway is called the Portada del Perdón or the "door of forgiveness". Above the doorway is the Peruvian seal and the phrase "Plus Ultra" rather than Lima's coat-of-arms. The two high towers with spire of slate, are neoclassical with stylistic influences of the school "El Escorial" and of northern Europe.

There are 14 side chapels, one of which opens on to Calle de Judíos (Street of the Jews) and another, on to the Patio de los Naranjos (Square of the Orange Trees, connected to the Cathedral). At the rear are two more entrances: Santa Apolonia and San Cristóbal. Set on the front facade are sculptures of the Apostles and in the middle, the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Adjoining the Cathedral are the Parroquia del Sagrario (one of the oldest ones in Lima) and the Archbishop's Palace.

Inside, along the side aisles, are a sequence of large paintings of the Via Crucis, "Way of the Cross." Pope John Paul II visited this cathedral on two occasions, in 1985 and 1988. This is commemorated with signs at the entrance.

In the left aisle, the first chapel holds the ancient baptistery. Here can be seen a beautiful image of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, who presides over the events during Cuaresm and Holy Week. During a recent restoration, ancient pictures were found in this chapel that have been restored and are displayed again for the public.

The next chapel is Capilla de la Sagrada Familia (chapel of the Holy Family), featuring figures of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

The Basilica Cathedral of Lima is also home to the tomb of Francisco Pizarro.

Admission: 10 soles (US$3)
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mass: Saturdays at 9 a.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m.

Source: Wikipedia (visit link)

Address: Jirón Carabaya, Cercado de Lima 15001, Peru Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Date founded or constructed: 1535 Web site: [Web Link]

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