Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, White stone cathedral at Plaza de Armas, Peru.
The cathedral presents a neoclassical facade with three entrances, seventy Corinthian columns, and two Renaissance towers constructed from volcanic stone materials.
Built in 1544, the cathedral underwent multiple reconstructions due to earthquakes and a major fire in 1844 that required complete restoration.
The cathedral houses a museum displaying religious artifacts, including a solid gold custodia, wooden sculptures of apostles, and a carved pulpit from France.
Entrance fees cost 20 soles, with visiting hours from 10:00 to 17:00, requiring appropriate dress code including covered shoulders and knees.
The cathedral clock displays a bullet hole from the 1950 revolution against the Odría government, remaining visible as a historical marker.
Location: Arequipa
Location: Arequipa Province
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial architecture
Accessibility: Accesso limitato in sedia a rotelle
GPS coordinates: -16.39810,-71.53640
Latest update: May 31, 2025 07:36
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Casa del Moral
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Casona Tristán del Pozo
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Mercado San Camilo
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