Iglesia María Magdalena, Pueblo Libre, Baroque Catholic church in Pueblo Libre, Peru.
Iglesia María Magdalena in Pueblo Libre is a baroque church featuring a traditional hall layout with eight side altars adorned in gold and an ornately decorated main altar. The interior walls display gilded embellishments while the exterior retains its colonial pink facade.
Construction began in 1557 on land donated by Gonzalo Taulichusco to the Franciscans, with support from the colonial authorities. In 1944, the Augustinian Recollects took over its management and have maintained it since.
The church serves as an active place of worship where the community gathers for religious observances and celebrations throughout the year. Its interior decorations and layout reflect the spiritual values that have shaped this space over centuries of continued use.
The church is open to visitors and maintains regular hours aligned with religious services and observances. Visitors should expect active worship and approach the site respectfully as a functioning place of prayer.
The church was recognized as Cultural Heritage of Peru in 1942 and stands among Lima's oldest rural churches with artworks spanning multiple periods. Religious artifacts and architectural elements from different eras reveal how the building has evolved over time.
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