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Temples and Sanctuaries Lima

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TEMPLES AND SANCTUARIES OF LIMA

The churches of this city compete in beauty with the European ones. Not in vain, during many years of the colony, Lima was the city of wealth and opulence. Almost all the priestly orders are present with their representative churches that compete with each other for their beauty.

The Cathedral of Lima

The facade of the Cathedral of Lima is Renaissance in style with Plateresque decorations. Its tall towers with slate spires are Neoclassical with stylistic influences…

La Merced Church

The Church of La Merced was begun in the 16th century and completed in the 17th century. Its facade has beautiful baroque decoration. The building,…

Las Nazarenas Church

It houses the main religious image of Peru: the Lord of Miracles. The Church of the Nazarenes receives thousands of visitors throughout the year, especially…

San Agustin Church

The façade was erected in 1710 using stone and was adorned with beautiful decorations. It consists of three naves and three streets, with the central…

San Francisco Church And Convent Lima

The Church of San Francisco, located in the center of Lima, is a monumental architectural complex built in the 17th century. It comprises the basilica…

San Pedro Church and Convent Lima

The building has three naves and a dome, considered among the most beautiful in Peru. In its main altar, you can see the patrons of…

Santo Domingo Church and Convent Lima

The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo is the oldest in the city, completed in the late 16th century. During the colonial period, it was…
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