St. Joseph's Cathedral, Callao

Name: St. Joseph's Cathedral
Address: Callao, Peru

#3 among attractions in Callao

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The St. Joseph's Cathedral also called Callao Cathedral or Callao's Main Church is a religious building in El Callao part of the constitutional province of Callao part of the South American country of Peru. It is a property of the Catholic Church. The building is neoclassical in style. The construction was completed in 1893 with the design of Antonio Dañino. It was remodeled after an earthquake in 1970. On September 16, 1995, it was officially consecrated as Callao Cathedral. ()

Local name: Catedral de San José del Callao Coordinates: 12°3'35"S, 77°8'47"W

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Day trips

St. Joseph's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Larco Museum, Parque de las Leyendas, Fortaleza del Real Felipe, San Miguel Plaza.

5.2 miE
Museum of pre-Columbian artifacts
Larco Museum, Lima
132 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lima, Peru, the Larco Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and a testament to the rich history of pre-Columbian societies. This renowned institution is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building, built over a 7th-century...
4.1 miE
Zoo
Parque de las Leyendas, Lima
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~1460 ftSW
Ancient fort with tours and a museum
Fortaleza del Real Felipe, Callao
8 min walk • Nestled in the port city of Callao, just a stone's throw from the bustling capital of Lima, Peru, stands the imposing Fortaleza del Real Felipe (Fortress of King Philip). This historic bastion is a testament to the country's colonial past and serves as a museum that...
4.5 miE
Shopping centre, Shopping
San Miguel Plaza, Lima
114 min walk • The Plaza San Miguel shopping center, located in the district of the same name, is the oldest commercial emporium in the city of Lima, inaugurated in 1976. The property of the land where it is located belongs to the Pontificia Universidad Católica...
1.7 miE
Cemetery
British Cemetery, Callao
45 min walk • The British Cemetery of Callao Peru is a cemetery used exclusively for burials of members of the British community in Peru. It has since been used for other expatriate nationalities.
4.3 miE
Universities and schools
National University of San Marcos, Lima
109 min walk • The National University of San Marcos is a public research university in Lima, the capital of Peru. Also known as the University of Peru and the "Dean University of the Americas", it is the first officially established and the oldest continuously operating university in the Americas.
2.1 miSE
12°4'27"S • 77°7'10"W
Colegio Militar Leoncio Prado, Lima
53 min walk • Museum
5.5 miW
Island
San Lorenzo Island, Callao
141 min walk • San Lorenzo Island is the largest island of Peru. The island is in the Pacific Ocean near the port of Callao and measures 16.5 square kilometres.
4.5 miE
Universities and schools
PUCP Peru, Lima
116 min walk • Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is a private university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 with the support and approval of the Catholic Church, being the oldest private institution of higher learning in the country.
3.4 miE
12°3'42"S • 77°5'48"W
Centro Comercial Bellavista, Lima
86 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping, Market
1.8 miE
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Miguel Grau, Callao
46 min walk • Estadio Miguel Grau is a multi-use stadium in the Bellavista District of Callao, Peru. The stadium is part of the Sport Village of Callao or Yahuar Huaca, which is owned by the Callao Regional Government since 2011.