Cathedral of Loja-Parroquia El Sagrario, Catholic cathedral in Loja, Ecuador.
The Cathedral of Loja displays a Republican-style facade and includes meeting halls and crypts in its rear section connected to the cathedral chapter.
The original church construction took place between 1566 and 1571 under priest Diego Galvez, with the structure gaining cathedral status in 1862.
The cathedral holds religious ceremonies throughout the year and contains a museum within the Conceptionist Monastery that displays significant artistic pieces.
The Cathedral of Loja provides religious services across multiple neighborhoods, including Santa Marianita del Churo, Buena Esperanza, Las Palmeras, and El Calvario.
The cathedral stands on the exact location of the original mother church and received its consecration to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in 1875.
Location: Loja
Location: Loja Province
GPS coordinates: -3.99627,-79.20112
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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