St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Calama, Catholic cathedral in Calama, Chile
The St. John the Baptist Cathedral stands in front of Plaza 23 de Marzo, featuring a tower and roof covered with locally sourced copper materials.
The cathedral construction began in 1906 under Bishop Luis Silva Lezaeta of Antofagasta and received its consecration on July 21, 1965.
The cathedral functions as the central religious institution for the Diocese of San Juan Bautista de Calama, organizing regular Catholic services and ceremonies.
Visitors can find the cathedral at Plaza 23 de Marzo in Calama, with geographic coordinates of 22°27'44.21"S latitude and 68°55'39.47"W longitude.
The cathedral's roof and tower incorporate copper sheets from the nearby Chuquicamata and Radomiro Tomic mines, connecting the structure to local mining heritage.
Location: Calama
GPS coordinates: -22.46230,-68.92760
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:01
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