A mimic of the architecture of the cathedral, with what they describe as Andean-Baroque

The blocks are sized so that a donkey can transport one on either side

Anashuaco Quarry

20 de maio de 2022, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F

We toured a quarry where the white stone made from the ash of volcanic eruptions was hardened. This material is used in the construction of the Basilica and many other structures in Arequipa. The next layer is pink, and came from a different eruption. There are statues of each color throughout the city.Leia mais

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