Iglesia María Magdalena, Pueblo Libre
Iglesia María Magdalena, Pueblo Libre, Baroque Catholic church in Pueblo Libre, Peru.
The church features a traditional Isabellan hall layout with eight side altars covered in gold leaf and a decorated baroque main altar.
Construction began in 1557 on land donated by Gonzalo Taulichusco to the Franciscan Order, with approval from Viceroy Andrés Hurtado de Mendoza.
The temple stands as Lima's oldest rural church, designated as Cultural Heritage of Peru in 1942 through resolution LN° 9599.
The Order of Augustinian Recollects manages the church since 1944, offering regular religious services and maintaining the historical structure.
The exterior walls display a colonial pink color scheme, while the interior houses numerous religious artifacts and architectural elements from different periods.
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: -12.07812,-77.06332
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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