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The Cathedral of Cusco or Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption is the main temple of the city of Cusco, in Peru and houses the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Cusco.
- 1983 (7th session)
The Basilica Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima and Primate of Peru, otherwise Lima Metropolitan Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima, Peru. This third and current Cathedral of Lima was built between 1602 and 1797.
- 1541
- Roman Catholic
- Peru
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The Basilica and Maximus Convent of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, popularly known as the Convent of Santo Domingo (or Convent of the Holy Rosary ), is a Catholic religious complex located in the city of Lima, Peru. It was created in the 1530s under the patronage of Our Lady of the Rosary and is located in the Historic Centre of Lima.
The Cathedral of Lima. Monument of great architectural beauty and historical significance, reflecting the influence of religious art in the Peruvian capital.
Overview. Built in 1560 and taking nearly 100 years to complete, Cusco Cathedral is an emblematic feature of Cusco’s main colonial square – Plaza de Armas. In 1928, Cusco Cathedral was granted Minor Basilica status, and became the official seat of the diocese (under the supervision of a bishop).
The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist - Lima Cathedral - was built originally by the Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. The present cathedral is the third one on the site but this has been rebuilt following destruction by earthquakes on several occasions.
