Iglesia de Yanahuara - Arequipa, Peru
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Torgut
S 16° 23.261 W 071° 32.524
19K E 228475 N 8186480
This little church can be found in the neighborhood of Yanahuara, a bit off the historical center of Arequipa, a town considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Waymark Code: WM131GE
Location: Peru
Date Posted: 08/26/2020
Views: 3
It's also known as Iglesia de San Juan de Yanahuara. It was built in the 18th century and although the exact year of construction is not known, we know that in 1750 the church was already active.
Its design is in clear Baroque Mestizo, a variation of Baroque inspired by local motifs. It has a single nave with a bell tower of square layout.
Its main facade is consideres one of the most beautiful Baroque Mestizo samples of Peru. Amongst the rich stone carvings, there is an image of San Juan Bautista.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of building construction: 01/01/1750
Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque Mestizo
Diocese: Arequipa
Address/Location:
Iglesia de San Juan de Yanahuara
Cuesta del Ángel
Arequipa, Peru
04017
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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