Church of the Company, Arequipa

Name: Church of the Company
Address: Arequipa, Peru

#6 among attractions in Arequipa

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The Church of the Company is one of the numerous churches located in the Historical Center of Arequipa. It is located between the Portal de la Municipalidad and the Portal de Flores. Temple erected by the Company of Jesus in the Peruvian city of Arequipa, one of the most outstanding examples of the so-called mestizo architecture.

In the interior of the temple you can appreciate carved wooden altarpieces covered with gold leaf. In the sacristy is the chapel of San Ignacio, with polychrome murals showing tropical flora and fauna. The cloisters were built in the 18th century.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 16°23'59"S, 71°32'11"W

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Church of the Company – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Catalina Monastery, Casa del Moral, Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, Claustros La Compañia.

~1640 ftN
Dominican monastery offering tours
Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa
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~1130 ftNW
Museum, Architecture
Casa del Moral, Arequipa
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~650 ftN
Huge cathedral with a religious museum
Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, Arequipa
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~190 ftS
16°24'1"S • 71°32'11"W
Claustros La Compañia, Arequipa
1 min walk • Historic walking areas, Church, Architecture
0.4 miNE
16°23'47"S • 71°31'52"W
Museo de Santa Teresa, Arequipa
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~1040 ftSW
16°24'5"S • 71°32'20"W
Iglesia de la Merced, Arequipa
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0.7 miSW
16°24'32"S • 71°32'30"W
Contemporary Art Museum, Arequipa
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Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Monumental de la UNSA, Arequipa
31 min walk • Estadio de la UNSA is a multi-purpose stadium located in Arequipa, Peru. The stadium was built by the University of San Agustín in the early 1990s and named after the Virgin Chapi. Due to its size, the term Monumental is added to its name.
~900 ftS
16°24'8"S • 71°32'9"W
Mercado San Camilo, Arequipa
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
~1850 ftS
16°24'17"S • 71°32'16"W
La Barraca, Arequipa
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
~1100 ftE
16°24'0"S • 71°31'60"W
Historic Centre of Arequipa, Arequipa
6 min walk • In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site, stating the following: "The historical center of Arequipa is an example of ornamented architecture, represents a masterpiece of the creative coalition of European and native characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Company?

Nearby attractions include Claustros La Compañia, Arequipa (1 min walk), Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, Arequipa (4 min walk), Iglesia de la Merced, Arequipa (6 min walk), Historic Centre of Arequipa, Arequipa (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Company by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Company:

Bus

Estación de buses La Joya (13 min walk)
Orquídeas Tours (14 min walk)

Train

South Peru Rail (20 min walk)