Iglesia San Juan Bautista, Catacaos, Catholic church in Catacaos, Peru.
Iglesia San Juan Bautista is a neoclassical church with two symmetrical towers and a central dome located in Catacaos. The balanced facade forms a distinctive part of the town's center in the Piura region.
The church was built in 1547. An earthquake destroyed it in 1912, and reconstruction began in 1915. The El Niño phenomenon damaged it again, and rebuilding ran from 1984 to 1995. In 1988 it was declared a historical monument by R.J. No. 284-1988-INC, and the present building is neoclassical in style.
The church displays religious paintings and wooden carvings that reflect the Catholic faith practiced in Catacaos. These artworks remain central to the spiritual life of the local community.
The church is located near Plaza de Armas on Calle Comercio and can be visited throughout the week. Visitors should note that religious services take place at specific times and respectful conduct is expected during these periods.
The church was declared a historical monument by R.J. No. 284-1988-INC on 18 May 1988. Its reconstruction after El Niño damage ran from 1984 to 1995, so much of what visitors see today dates from that campaign rather than the 1915 rebuild.
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