Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary, Ayacucho
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The Huamanga Cathedral is the main Baroque cathedral in Ayacucho, Peru. It is under the ownership of the Catholic Church and was declared a Historic Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru in 1972. It is located in the Plaza de Armas. It is built with pink stone in the center and gray stone in the towers. Its construction began in 1632 and ended in 1672. It is considered one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Peru, especially for its interiors decorated with a Churrigueresque style. It is the main and largest temple in Ayacucho. ()
Local name: Catedral de Ayacucho Completed: 1672 (352 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 13°9'37"S, 74°13'30"W
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Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary?
Nearby attractions include Plaza de Armas, Ayacucho (2 min walk), Busto De Dr. Luis Carranza Ayarza, Ayacucho (4 min walk), Asociación de Artesanos Shosaku Nagase, Ayacucho (11 min walk), Universidad Nacional de San Cristóbal de Huamanga, Ayacucho (23 min walk).
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