Cathedral of Arequipa - Arequipa, Peru
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S 16° 23.899 W 071° 32.207
19K E 229055 N 8185309
This is the main catholic temple in Arequipa, a town considered an World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Waymark Code: WM13169
Location: Peru
Date Posted: 08/24/2020
Views: 4
This imposing cathedral is located by the main square of Arequipa. It was built in Neoclassical style in 1656 but since then it was razed by earthquakes and fires and what is now there to be seen little connection has with the original construction.
Its main material is a white volcanic rock named sillar. There is a museum which can be visited. Access to the cathedral is free. Specially beautiful by sunset: in some days the white of the facade looks like painted in orange.
Museum's details:
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visit link)
Type of Church: Cathedral
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Dominant Architectural Style: Neo-Classical
Diocese: Arequipa
Address/Location:
Catedral de Arequipa
Plaza de Armas
Arequipa, Peru
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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