The cathedral of Lima, Peru

The cathedral of Lima, Peru · 08:58 AM

In Peru, it seems like every town and city has a main square with a large church or cathedral. We were told that in the past there used to be a kind of competition between towns to see who could have the nicest town square and Catholic church. Lima was no different in that respect, and they have an impressive cathedral on the main square. We did not have a lot of time to tour the interior, but the cathedral is quite beautiful both inside and out.
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Jimbo · 05-05-2009, 09:00 AM

What a beautiful building. I can see I am going to enjoy the next few weeks seeing all your vacation shots Frank. Nicely done. JIM

daacon · 05-05-2009, 09:28 AM

What a majestic building indeed do you happen to know when it was built ? Is the grey building a new addition. Nice shot of the inside as well.

**xs400** · 05-05-2009, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

What a beautiful building. I can see I am going to enjoy the next few weeks seeing all your vacation shots Frank. Nicely done. JIM

Thanks Jim. You can count on seeing more shots from Peru in the upcoming days.
Frank

Originally posted by daacon

What a majestic building indeed do you happen to know when it was built ? Is the grey building a new addition. Nice shot of the inside as well.

Thanks Dave. Regarding the cathedral. Construction was originally started in 1535. However, the cathedral was damaged by several earthquakes, including ones in 1609, 1746 and 1940. There have also been other additions, rebuilds and remodels of the cathedral using different styles. Thus the two bell towers are a different style than the main entrance to the cathedral. For more info on the cathedral see Cathedral of Lima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frank

deadwolfbones · 05-05-2009, 09:47 PM

Damn, that 16-45 is quite the performer! (And the photographer too, of course.

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Edicon · 05-06-2009, 05:50 AM

All I can say is WOW. Very nice photos and thanks for sharing. I don't have a wide angle lens and 16-45mm looks a stellar performer.

**madmikess** · 05-06-2009, 06:18 AM

Very nice series and as well all your other Peru shots. I really enjoyed Machu Pichu, it's one of those places I'd love to see some day but probably will never get to. I've seen many tv shows about it and the views are breathtaking.

cupic · 05-06-2009, 06:56 AM

Grand and beautifully captured

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	What a beautiful building. I can see I am going to enjoy the next few weeks seeing all your vacation shots Frank. Nicely done. JIM

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	What a majestic building indeed do you happen to know when it was built ? Is the grey building a new addition. Nice shot of the inside as well.

05-05-2009, 03:34 PM	#4
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,936 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo What a beautiful building. I can see I am going to enjoy the next few weeks seeing all your vacation shots Frank. Nicely done. JIM Thanks Jim. You can count on seeing more shots from Peru in the upcoming days. Frank Originally posted by daacon What a majestic building indeed do you happen to know when it was built ? Is the grey building a new addition. Nice shot of the inside as well. Thanks Dave. Regarding the cathedral. Construction was originally started in 1535. However, the cathedral was damaged by several earthquakes, including ones in 1609, 1746 and 1940. There have also been other additions, rebuilds and remodels of the cathedral using different styles. Thus the two bell towers are a different style than the main entrance to the cathedral. For more info on the cathedral see Cathedral of Lima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frank

05-05-2009, 09:47 PM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	Damn, that 16-45 is quite the performer! (And the photographer too, of course. )

05-06-2009, 05:50 AM	#6
Edicon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississauga, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 201	All I can say is WOW. Very nice photos and thanks for sharing. I don't have a wide angle lens and 16-45mm looks a stellar performer.

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madmikess Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kenmore, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 482	Very nice series and as well all your other Peru shots. I really enjoyed Machu Pichu, it's one of those places I'd love to see some day but probably will never get to. I've seen many tv shows about it and the views are breathtaking.

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cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Grand and beautifully captured cheers