Cathedral of Arequipa (Arequipa, Peru)

Peru / Arequipa / Arequipa, Peru
 cathedral, church, Neoclassical (architecture)

The massive twin-towered Catedral, rebuilt twice in the 1800's after it was detroyed by fire and earthquake, experienced severe damage again during the 2001 southern Peru earthquake. The cathedrals's ornate exterior reflects a great sense of pride for the Cercado district and Arequipa.


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Coordinates:   16°23'53"S   71°32'11"W
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