The Tacna Cathedral, in Peru
History of Flávia Rosa - Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil
The Tacna Cathedral, in Peru, is an unmissable attraction of neo-Renaissance architecture. Built between 1875 and 1954, with the participation of engineer Alejandro Gustavo Eiffel, the cathedral has charming details, including stained glass windows and a bell tower. Its history is marked by the delay caused by the Pacific War. With 2 thousand square meters, the church is made of local pink limestone, and its main altar pays homage to the Virgin of the Rosary. The cathedral played a significant role in the liberation of Tacna in 1929. Declared a Historical and Artistic Monument in 1961, it offers guided tours and reveals mysteries in its underground passages and crypt. Open to tourists from Monday to Sunday, from 8am to 12pm, and from 3pm until sunset.