• Heidi Sullivan2022 PeruTraveler
    One of the MANY demonstrations.
    One of the largest organs in South AmericaThey used beeswax on top of wood and plaster (I think!) to make the statues shiny. Beautiful.We got to go up onto the rooftop and look over the Plaza!Many earthquakes damaged this church, but this bell didn't fall through the roof!

    Arequipa Cathedral

    June 2, 2022 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

    It’s overwhelming how many Catholic churches there are here, each one more beautiful than the next. But this cathedral stood out for me – I love it! It’s on the Plaza de Armas. We learned that all the main squares in every Peruvian city are called this (Weapons Square), named by Spanish conquistadores and designed in standard military fashion, surrounded by important government buildings and churches. In case of attack upon the city, arms would be supplied to defenders in this area. There have been many protests, celebrations (including military) in every Plaza de Armas we’ve seen.Read more