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Lima Cathedral
Lima Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima , Peru . It is situated on the historic Plaza Mayor . About Lima Cathedral - The cathedral was originally built in 1535. In fact , it was a little, modest church. However, later the little church was remodelled. The second church, which qualified as the cathedral, was built in 1551. more »
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Arches of the original cathedral were damaged after the earthquake in 1609.A new cathedral, actually the one you can see now, held its first mass in 1622. Lima Cathedral is currently the oldest building at Plaza Mayor . It is ranked among the most popular tourist attractions in Lima. The main portal - Portada del Perdón - in front, and 3 large doors are the dominating features of the cathedral. Along the sides you can count up to 14 smaller doors. It is interesting that the cathedral is the burial site the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro..
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