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Lima Metropolitan Cathedral

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and with the support of private companies, numerous and meticulous restoration works have been carried out on the cathedral and its works of art, as well as the improvement of its illumination, culminating the works in 2004, year of the 400th anniversary of the inauguration of the first built part of
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In its interior aspect as in the exterior, the first church of Peru, which holds the title of Metropolitan Basilica, has undergone many notable changes. Baroque, Gothic and Neoclassical elements have been mixed in this way. A substantial change was the transfer of the choir to the presbytery as well
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Formerly, when entering the Cathedral of Lima, it was always thought that Pizarro's body was the one that was presented in a glass urn located in an altar of the Cathedral itself. Precisely the tourist guides indicated the right side, near the entrance, the altar was made of marble, and there was a
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In 1977 the cathedral is subjected to a restoration inside, and that is when some workers of the crypt of the cathedral, accidentally came across a lead box with some blurred inscriptions, they could not imagine that It was about the true remains of the Spanish founder of Lima. Behind a wall was a
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1] In 1855 a New York Newspaper printed an 1854 letter from San Francisco California which recounted that there was going a treasure expedition to Cocos Island based on a near deathbed confession-only the treasure did not come from Lima but was alleged to be from a Spanish gallon that had been
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Next to it was found a coffin lined on the inside with velvet, containing a large number of bones. A team of scientists managed to determine that those remains belonged to a woman, two children, a mature man who was later found to be Pizarro. In addition, these scientists worked long months to
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There are also two side doors, one that leads to the Calle de Judíos (right side) and another that leads to the Patio de los Naranjos (inner courtyard attached to the cathedral). In the back of the cathedral (Calle de Santa Apolonia) there are 2 other portals: Santa Apolonia and San Cristóbal.
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and thirty paintings of the Virgin, in addition to the canvas that is the title of the altarpiece. The chapel disappeared with the reforms undertaken at the end of the 19th century, together with four other auxiliary chapels of the first one, which were located on the sides of the choir.
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as the removal of most of the Baroque altars and ornaments that it originally had for the early-19th century Renaissance ones. These transformations began in 1804, in accordance with the neoclassical currents prevailing at the time. In 1891, the supposed remains of the founder of Lima (
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it is seen that the head is separated from the body, possibly detached by multiple manipulations to which its remains were exposed. The original body was discovered in the early 20th century. In front of the sarcophagus, there is a small chest containing earth from his hometown,
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The final plan was designed immediately after the 1606 earthquake, although another in 1609 threatened to destroy the entire building, damaging the vaults of the built part. Discussions were held on the best means of defense against seismic movements: the Chief Architect,
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The reconstruction was carried out in three parts, the first culminated in 1755, the second in 1758 and the last in 1778. Between the years 1794 and 1797 the current bell towers of the cathedral, which remained unfinished, were rebuilt being finished by the Presbyter
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Originally its altars were Baroque in style, some of them being replaced by Neoclassical altars. The choir stalls, although presenting a Renaissance tradition, have an eclectic layout. In its chapels and sacristy it preserves works by the most famous
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in the 17th century. In the backs we see figures of numerous male saints and female saints (Apostles, Doctors, Popes, Bishops, virgins, etc.), Formerly the choir was located in front of the main altar (a position similar to that of the
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mummified skeleton, of a saffron color. In 1891, on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of his death, it was decided to publicly display his remains in this place, and since then it has been a must for everyone who visits Lima.
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The Cathedral of Lima is a temple with three naves with two more chapels and a flat closing wall. (...) The three naves are of the same height, as in the one in Jaén. This last one was the immediate precedent of the two Peruvian
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Master builder Alonso Gonzales Beltrán was given the task, in 1564, of designing a large church with three naves and side chapels. But his project, inspired by the Seville Cathedral, turned out to be too grandiose and costly.
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founded Lima, he assigned a plot of land to the church, making Sinchi Puma renounce his assets on paper certified by a notary, so that the occupation of the site chosen for the church would not mean usurpation of ownership.
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determine the origin of these remains. Archaeologists, anthropologists, pathologists, radiologists, chemists, and historians joined forces to obtain data and details related to Pizarro's hectic political and military life.
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Later, when the city of Lima became an Archbishopric, the construction of a new cathedral was considered in accordance with the rise in status of the episcopate of Lima, as well as with its population growth. In 1564
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In 1535, Pizarro laid the first stone and carried, in a public demonstration of faith and humility, the first wood for the construction of the church (first cathedral), which was built under the patronage of
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then, and now the largest in Spain), thus beginning a change in dimensions. The work began with the demolition of the primitive adobe walls, but the new construction would not be completed.
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Then, we see the Chapel of la Visitación or of las Ánimas, with the group of the Visitation presiding over it. To the left is a Risen Christ who leaves in triumphal procession on
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who lived on Cocos Island from 1889 to 1908; his quest for treasure was also unsuccessful: in over twenty years he never found more than six gold coins despite diligent searching
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In 2005 new lighting was installed (so that its façade is enhanced at night) as part of the project called "Circuito Turístico de la Luz", carried out at the initiative of the
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Since 1991 the cathedral has been included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is in the Historic Center of Lima and its visit is de rigueur at the time of tourism in Peru.
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reliefs alluding to the life of the saint. It is dominated by a large crucifix, one of the oldest in the cathedral. Its altarpiece was made by the famous Sevillian sculptor
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where he buried the treasure and that years later treasure hunters still tried to find legendary lost treasure of Lima. Underscoring this legend are several facts:
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that recreate a starry sky, which are made of wood and stucco to relieve the weight on the walls and prevent them from collapsing in the event of an earthquake.
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The earthquake of 1940 caused damage to the cathedral and for this reason a restoration work was undertaken whose direction was entrusted to Emilio Harth Terré.
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ruled at the time, who ordered a new cathedral to be built in the same place in 1758. The existing building is a reconstruction, which, by order of the Viceroy
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Next is the Chapel of the Virgen de la Candelaria, whose altarpiece is a masterful work of the priest Maestro. His style is Baroque-Neoclassical transition.
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revolutionary armies it was placed on a British vessel which was supposed to anchor in the Harbor; instead the ships Captain killed the guards and fled to
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on his two visits to Peru, sacred vessels that were his gifts to the Peruvian Church and some clothing of the former archbishops are also exhibited here.
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discussed that it would be convenient for the cathedral to have a clock and decreed that one be purchased that had been brought from Spain at the time.
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The cathedral itself is a perfect synthesis of the architectural styles that were developed in the city of Lima from its origins to the present day.
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in the ribbed vaults, rebuilt the Renaissance stone doorway and advanced the work quite a bit, leaving the bell towers unfinished for a long time.
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Here is the head of the Lord Marquis Don Francisco Pizarro, who discovered and won the kingdoms of Peru and placed in the Royal Crown of Castile.
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in 1988 on his second visit to Peru and which has very few Marian devotions. On the left wall of the chapel there is a large-format painting of
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During the week, the cathedral offers tourists the religious site as a museum, which preserves notable artistic works from colonial times.
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wood carvings of Jesus, Mary and Joseph are preserved. Also, on the walls, there are two large oval paintings with the images of
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In 1604 the first part of the third cathedral was inaugurated. When Becerra died in 1605, only half of the church was built.
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as models. The first had three naves, like the one in Lima, the second had five, but there are doors in the arms of the
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Next is the impressive Chapel of la Inmaculada Concepción, this is one of the few chapels that retains its primitive
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In 1602, the church was still "an old shack-type, covered with straw with much indecency" according to a letter that
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visited this site twice, in 1985 and 1988, which is commemorated on two plaques that can be seen at the entrance.
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were also considered within the group of buildings illuminated by the Municipality of Lima and the Grupo Endesa.
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3] By 1929 the version of the so-called Cathedral of Lima/Treasure of Lima was printed in an American newspaper
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The next is the one that currently receives the name of the Chapel of la Antigua, as the one located in the
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The Cathedral of Lima and the Renaissance fountain at the Plaza Mayor in 1860 by Henri Godard and Jardinet.
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for the construction of the new cathedral, which came to cost fifteen thousand golden pesos, thanking the
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In this chapel was originally the altarpiece of the Cristo del Auxilio, now in the Chapel of Santa Ana.
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The City of the Kings of Lima, in the foreground the unfinished Cathedral, painting of 1615 by the
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The Cathedral of Lima has three naves and two additional naves where the side chapels open.
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on 14 May 1541 creating the Diocese of Lima and raising the small church to the category of
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It was in the back room of the church. In its main altarpiece was originally the canvas of
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It has three doors, as in most cathedrals. The main one (the one in the center) is called
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Archbishop of La Plata and Lima, and Viceroy of Peru, Friar Diego Morcillo Rubio de Auñón
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and was cast in Lima. On the right "la Purísima", of 150 quintals, and "la Vieja", of 55
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Altarpiece of the Chapel of the Virgen de la Candelaria made by Spaniard Matías Maestro
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Then, over the door that leads to the Patio de los Naranjos you can see the monumental
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altar, since many have Neoclassical altars, after the reforms made by the Presbyter
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The impressive primitive Baroque altar from the Chapel of la Inmaculada Concepción
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style, is presided over by an Immaculate Conception. Under the presbytery is the
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was hidden in the cathedral by the citizens of Lima and that to save it from
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The next is the Chapel of the Peruvian Saints, presided over by the image of
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On the main façade you can see statues of the Apostles, and in the central
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Then, above the side door, is the gallery for the choir, with its organ.
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decided on a sumptuous building to rival the most famous cathedrals in
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The unfinished cathedral of Lima in the Plaza Mayor, painting of 1680.
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The next chapel is the Chapel of la Sagrada Familia, in which ancient
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In the left tower is the bell called "la Cantabria", which weighs 300
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Following the nave, is the Chapel of la Virgen de la Paz, where the
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under the name of Catedral Basílica San Juan Apóstol y Evangelista.
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In the right nave, starting again from the entrance, is first the
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It was located behind the presbytery and separated from it by an
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is currently reserved. On the left wall there is a painting of
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in which he urged him to hurry up with the construction work.
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The Basilica Cathedral of Lima occupies the east side of the
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Altarpiece of the cathedral, made in 1799, by Matías Maestro
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Basilica Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima and Primate of Peru
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Basilica Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima and Primate of Peru
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In the left nave we can see, in the first chapel, the old
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Basílica Catedral Metropolitana de Lima y Primada del Perú
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which began to be built in 1542 during the government of
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National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History
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Description of the façade and determination of its style
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and colonial decorations on the front of the cathedral.
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niche where they found the box. The inscription read:
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on the main portal of the Lima Metropolitan Cathedral.
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is that in 1820 a vast amount treasure the so-called
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17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Peru
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Along the side naves, large-format paintings of the
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Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
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It has a rectangular hall plan, emulating the 766:Central portal of the cathedral, this one is of 3436:Officers' School of the National Police of Peru 2205:Casona of the National University of San Marcos 1869: 1867: 1865: 1863: 1861: 1859: 1857: 1855: 1853: 1851: 794:On 28 May 1921, recognition was conferred as a 670: 1309:(which is located in the left stalls, under a 817:The façade of the Cathedral of Lima is in the 636:, who had made plans for several buildings in 475:With the changes introduced by the peacemaker 2822:The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center 2376:Royal College of the University of San Marcos 2028: 46: 8: 3504:Edgardo Rebagliati Martins National Hospital 1691:In recent years, under the pastoral care of 1165:commissioned by the 20th Archbishop of Lima 805:The cathedral in the Historic Center of Lima 1012:View of the central nave whose ceiling has 736:took full advantage of the use of wood and 624:arrived, in 1581, being Archbishop of Lima 2928:Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru 2035: 2021: 2013: 1881:Historia de la Catedral de Lima, 1535-1898 1716:In addition to the Cathedral of Lima, the 1344:, who led the renovation of the old Liman 64: 31: 3808:1535 establishments in the Spanish Empire 3773:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1797 3768:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1552 3763:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1540 2873:Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World 1687:The Lima Metropolitan Cathedral at night. 1560:Finally, the last chapel is dedicated to 580:The Cathedral and the Plaza Mayor in 1850 3466:University of Engineering and Technology 2386:Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas 1679:The Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima today 1106:and is presided over by an image of the 1090:and that was under the patronage of the 1026:Chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza 686: 3441:Peruvian University of Applied Sciences 3409:Federico Villarreal National University 2863:Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum 2807:Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Church 1847: 1350: 1118:, and two wooden statues stand out, of 878: 505: 3446:Pontifical Catholic University of Peru 2913:Museum of Congress and the Inquisition 2561:Delfines Hotel & Convention Center 2210:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 1402:at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima. 1205:, a 16th-century wood carving sent by 3818:Neoclassical church buildings in Peru 2747:National Maternal Perinatal Institute 2126:Basilica and Convent of San Francisco 1482:Chapel of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo 979:sculptors of the colonial era in Peru 390:and the palace of the Cuscoan prince 7: 2494:Casa Fernandini, Santa María del Mar 2271:Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders 2239:Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro 1466:Chapel of la Virgen de la Candelaria 872:(one of the oldest in Lima) and the 3494:Archbishop Loayza National Hospital 3119:Plaza José Faustino Sánchez Carrión 2963:National Museum of Peruvian Culture 1223:Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer 429:, and after having established the 3637:Church of Our Lady of the Forsaken 3426:National University of Engineering 3399:Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University 2536:Church of Our Lady of the Forsaken 2286:Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2256:Church of Saint Catherine of Siena 2008:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima 1836:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima 1240:Then there is the entrance to the 1217:, a papal decoration conferred by 1181:Chapel of la Inmaculada Concepción 394:, a direct descendant of the Inca 280:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima 25: 3778:Roman Catholic cathedrals in Peru 3451:Raúl Porras Barrenechea Institute 3431:National University of San Marcos 3308:Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge 2933:Museum of Elections and Democracy 2623:Hospital Civil de la Misericordia 2316:Convent of Our Lady of the Angels 2251:Church of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 2138:Basilica and Convent of San Pedro 1960:Ricardo Álvarez-Carrasco (2020). 1662:Chapel of la Virgen de la Antigua 1213:. In her right hand he holds the 3803:Renaissance architecture in Peru 3461:Technological University of Peru 3239:Costa Verde Pan-American Complex 2281:Church of Our Lady of Copacabana 2087: 1384:Upper detail of the choir stalls 1377: 1365: 1353: 1167:Francisco Xavier de Luna Pizarro 1074:Chapel of la Antigua (Los Reyes) 928: 912: 897: 881: 585: 573: 550: 534: 508: 3758:Roman Catholic churches in Lima 3642:Church of Saint Mary of Charity 3509:San Bartolomé National Hospital 2655:Javier Alzamora Valdez Building 2633:Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 2391:Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima 2341:Monastery of Saint Rose of Lima 2291:Church of Our Lady of Patronage 1878:Manuel García Irigoyen (1898). 829:with stylistic influences from 181: 2444:Association of Amateur Artists 2381:Royal Hospital of Saint Andrew 2311:Church of Saint Mary Magdalene 1901:Nueva corónica y buen gobierno 1518:Chapel of San Juan Evangelista 1512:Chapel of San Juan Evangelista 969:. The ceiling is supported by 868:Next to the cathedral are the 494:. The new cathedral later had 70:Cathedral from the Plaza Mayor 1: 3514:Víctor Larco Herrera Hospital 3499:Dos de Mayo National Hospital 2948:National Afro-Peruvian Museum 2883:José Carlos Mariátegui Museum 2812:Sheraton Lima Historic Center 2737:National Geographic Institute 1550:Diego Morcillo Rubio de Auñón 1264:Chapel of la Virgen de la Paz 1237:, found after a restoration. 1207:Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor 1203:Our Lady of la Evangelización 1134:Chapel of the Peruvian Saints 720:José Antonio Manso de Velasco 716:José Antonio Manso de Velasco 418:for the first time that day. 29:Church in Lima Province, Peru 2707:Lima Stock Exchange Building 2474:Casa de Correos y Telégrafos 1450:, whose altarpiece presents 1233:. The walls are beautifully 1054:Chapel of la Sagrada Familia 844:and the left side is called 833:School and Northern Europe. 3783:Tourist attractions in Lima 3404:Cayetano Heredia University 3266:Heroes of Independence Park 3031:Paseo de los Héroes Navales 2712:Luis Gálvez Chipoco Stadium 1621:Finally, we arrived at the 1593:Sala Mons. Alberto Brazzini 1448:Chapel of San Juan Bautista 1442:Chapel of San Juan Bautista 941:Description of its interior 840:, the right side is called 782:ornaments can also be seen. 483:was inaugurated in 1552 by 421:After the disputes between 332:Lima Metropolitan Cathedral 298:Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio 35:Lima Metropolitan Cathedral 3834: 3677:Hipódromo de Santa Beatriz 3293:Medicinal Botanical Garden 2918:Museum of Contemporary Art 2227:Cathedral Basilica of Lima 2085: 1904:. p. 362 – via 1572:Sacristy and Chapter House 1390:Crypt of Francisco Pizarro 1336:is crowned by an image of 1098:housed in this chapel, in 622:Martín Enríquez de Almanza 451:Francisca Pizarro Yupanqui 412:Our Lady of the Assumption 3798:Basilica churches in Peru 3523:Nearby areas with beaches 2943:Museum of Natural History 2479:Casa de las Trece Monedas 2432:Other touristic buildings 2301:Church of Saint Augustine 2143:Basilica of Santo Domingo 1946:Google Arts & Culture 1925:Museo de América (Madrid) 1722:Palacio Municipal de Lima 1696:Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne 1338:Saint John the Evangelist 1274:Saint John the Evangelist 691:View from the Plaza Mayor 543:Museo de América (Madrid) 496:Saint John the Evangelist 346:cathedral located in the 310:Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne 79: 75: 63: 44: 39: 3456:Ricardo Palma University 3210:Alameda de los Descalzos 3170:Lamp of the Three Graces 2908:Municipal Theatre Museum 2827:Torre Banco de la Nación 2757:Palacio de la Exposición 2752:National Stadium of Peru 2742:National Library of Peru 2727:Morro Solar War Monument 2306:Church of Saint Liberata 2266:Church of the Good Death 1325:(the first) to Cardinal 1319:crypt of the Archbishops 1303:Cathedral of Mexico City 1296:and made by the Catalan 1092:University of San Marcos 680:El Arte Hispanoamericano 481:Cristóbal Vaca de Castro 447:Cristóbal Vaca de Castro 3793:Historic Centre of Lima 3672:Hipódromo de San Felipe 3352:Plazuela Chabuca Granda 3313:Parque de la Exposición 3303:Lachay National Reserve 2903:Morro Solar Planetarium 2782:Public Ministry of Peru 2576:Eduardo Dibos Colosseum 2551:Country Club Lima Hotel 2361:Panteón de los Próceres 2351:Palacio de la Magdalena 2261:Church of Saint Lazarus 2185:Casa Hacienda Punchauca 2052:Pre-Columbian buildings 1831:Historic Centre of Lima 1819:Juan Landázuri Ricketts 1799:Augusto Vargas Alzamora 1711:Historic Centre of Lima 1656:Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero 1642:Chapel of San Bartolomé 1608:Juan Martínez de Arrona 1606:the work of the Basque 1566:Pedro Muñoz de Alvarado 1499:Church of the Sanctuary 1495:Juan Landázuri Ricketts 1360:Cathedral choir stalls. 1327:Augusto Vargas Alzamora 1038:. A beautiful image of 870:Church of the Sanctuary 774:of the columns. In the 770:style. You can see the 712:Juan Martínez de Arrona 468:On 8 October 1549, the 193:Juan Martínez de Arrona 3342:Parque de las Leyendas 3205:Alameda Chabuca Granda 3080:Plaza de la Democracia 3002:Squares and promenades 2988:Teatro Peruano Japonés 2858:Casa Grau Naval Museum 2848:Bodega y Quadra Museum 2702:Lima Convention Center 2571:Diez de Octubre School 2413:St. Sebastian's Church 2366:Plaza de toros de Acho 2356:Palacio de Torre Tagle 2331:Iglesia de la Recoleta 2326:Fort of Santa Catalina 1906:Royal Library, Denmark 1731:Cathedral of Lima and 1688: 1668:Our Lady of la Antigua 1616:Saint John the Baptist 1475: 1456:Juan Martínez Montañés 1403: 1305:). On the back of the 1190: 1152:Saint Francisco Solano 1144:Saint Martin de Porres 1112:Virgin of Los Remedios 1108:Our Lady of la Antigua 1083: 1017: 783: 692: 685: 562:Johann Moritz Rugendas 526:Royal Library, Denmark 339: 327: 47: 3276:Malecón de Miraflores 3177:Plazuela de las Artes 2938:Museum of Italian Art 2762:Palacio de Miraflores 2618:Hermitage of Barranco 2489:Casa Fernandini, Lima 2401:St. Clare's Monastery 2346:National Mint of Peru 2276:Church of the Orphans 1920:"Plaza Mayor de Lima" 1789:Turibius of Mogrovejo 1707:Luis Castañeda Lossio 1699:the third Cathedral. 1686: 1490:Turibius of Mogrovejo 1473: 1397: 1294:Martín Alonso de Mesa 1246:Our Lady of Guadalupe 1188: 1173:by the organ builder 1081: 1011: 842:Puerta de la Epístola 765: 690: 662:Patio de los Naranjos 498:as its patron saint. 98:12.04694°S 77.02972°W 3732:Saint Paul's College 3337:Parque de la Reserva 3325:Parque de La Muralla 3153:Plaza Ramón Castilla 2878:Gran Teatro Nacional 2836:Museums and theatres 2817:Stone of Taulichusco 2645:Institute of Hygiene 2566:Desamparados station 2371:Real Felipe Fortress 2296:Church of Saint Anne 2244:Cripta de los Héroes 2069:Huaca Santa Catalina 1536:Chapel of las Ánimas 1524:Chapel la Visitación 1124:Saint Thomas Aquinas 971:Gothic ribbed vaults 967:Cathedral of Seville 846:Puerta del Evangelio 701:Toribio de Mogrovejo 626:Toribio de Mogrovejo 362:Location in the city 103:-12.04694; -77.02972 3722:San Martín barracks 3667:Great Clock of Lima 3662:Giacoletti Building 3182:Plazuela del Teatro 3065:Plaza de la Bandera 2973:Pinacotheca of Lima 2923:Museum of the Brain 2898:Metropolitan Museum 2843:Aeronautical Museum 2687:Library of Congress 2665:La Colmena Building 2556:Cristo del Pacífico 2439:Archbishop's Palace 2160:Casa de Divorciadas 2004:La Catedral de Lima 1627:Archbishops of Lima 1602:, we see the large 1329:, the last to die. 890:Matthew the Apostle 874:Archbishop's Palace 772:corinthian capitals 699:sent to Archbishop 697:Philip III of Spain 431:Viceroyalty of Peru 386:shrine of the Puma 368:Plaza Mayor of Lima 118:Plaza Mayor de Lima 94: /  3707:Museo de la Nación 3692:Limatambo Building 3478:University of Lima 2802:Rospigliosi Castle 2777:Petroperú Building 2722:Monumental Stadium 2697:Legislative Palace 2650:Interbank Building 2603:Gran Hotel Bolívar 2469:Casa Arenas Loayza 2418:Trinitarian Church 2336:Mogrovejo Hospital 2097:Colonial buildings 1814:Antonio de Mendoza 1794:Jerónimo de Loayza 1748:José de San Martín 1689: 1584:, also called the 1556:Chapel of San José 1476: 1446:Then there is the 1404: 1323:Jerónimo de Loayza 1252:, and carvings of 1191: 1140:Saint Rose of Lima 1084: 1018: 906:Andrew the Apostle 784: 693: 644:, was called from 603:Jerónimo de Loayza 558:Lima’s Main Square 488:Jerónimo de Loayza 465:of 19 March 1552. 3745: 3744: 3687:Limatambo Airport 3682:Lima Penitentiary 3124:Plaza Manco Cápac 3095:Statue of Liberty 3085:Plaza Dos de Mayo 3014:Jirón de la Unión 2772:Palace of Justice 2767:Palacio Municipal 2692:Lima Civic Center 2613:Guadalupe College 2591:Government Palace 2581:El Ángel Cemetery 2396:Seminario de Lima 2104:Balconies of Lima 2059:Huaca Huallamarca 1964:. 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Cathedral of Lima
Spanish

12°02′49″S 77°01′47″W / 12.04694°S 77.02972°W / -12.04694; -77.02972
Plaza Mayor de Lima
Lima
Lima Province
Denomination
Roman Catholic
papal bull
Consecrated
Architect(s)
Francisco Becerra
Juan Martínez de Arrona
Juan Rher
Matías Maestro
Style
Renaissance
Gothic
Neoclassical
Baroque
Plateresque
Groundbreaking
towers
Diocese
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima
Archbishop
Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio
Bishop(s)
Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne

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