Catedral de San Marcos
Catedral de San Marcos
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Assembled in the 1870's to replace the main church lost to the 1868 earthquake, this national monument was the city's first building constructed of steel and cast iron, with only its door made from wood.
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Katrien S
Ghent, Belgium1,943 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a lovely square in central Arica, with a rather small cathedral. The cathedral was designed and build by Eiffel in France and then shipped here. Not the nicest or grandest of cathedrals, but if open (one of the few that is still regularly open since the protests started) well worth a quick look inside.
Written 25 February 2020
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elsiek
London857 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
This church stands on a slight hill and dominates the area. From the outside it looked quite impressive with excellent coloured panels and intricate detail on the towers. The church clearly shows the influence of Eifel (he of the tower in Paris) with a great use of iron. Inside is more plain and not particularly ornate. Outside to the right is a small outside "chapel" dedicated as a Lourdes grotto.
Written 10 April 2013
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lavonnemy
Palm Springs, California496 contributions
Nov 2012 • Business
What makes this church so interesting is that it is not heavily guilded as you might find in other churches in South America. Perhaps that is because of Eiffels design. I am not sure, but make a trip to see it inside.
Written 13 December 2012
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Biloxi
9 contributions
Jan 2021
There are hedious buildings that overshadowed this magnificent church left, right. Shame. Interior is nice.
Written 18 February 2021
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alkatcape
cape cod123 contributions
We were recently in Arica as a port city for a cruise. We contacted Andean Duncan Tours and set up a full day excursion. The tour took us all over Arica and the neighboring valleys. The tour was with a small group (6) and was only $70 US/person. I would suggest going to their website and get a full description of their "All Day Tour" for cruise passengers for details. For lunch we went to a very local restaurant $12 US and the food was super! Enjoy!
Written 3 May 2009
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Andre_Stabel
Sao Paulo, Brazil93 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
At the very center of Arica. Nice building. Built by the famous Eifell (yes the one of the famous tower you know where...)
Written 5 January 2016
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eenusa
Colorado659 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
We visited the cathedral on a recent visit to Arica. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the church is said to have been brought here instead of the originally intended site as the arid desert climate was more suitable for it. It is the focal point of the town center. I read that the key/plans for assembling it was once on display inside the church. But during the War of the Pacific, the key was thrown into the ocean for fear it would fall into enemy hands - namely the Chileans as the city was part of Bolivia at the time. In this way, it was thought that the enemy would be unable to disassemble and cart off the church as a trophy of war. Ironically, the Chileans simply took the entire city, so no disassembly was required for them to cart off the church.
Written 26 April 2015
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MumWalsh
London, UK82 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
An interesting structure, specially in the north of Chile were the architecture is unique to the Andean culture. The cathedral was designed by Eiffel, therefore is a metal structure which I am sure will survive many earthquakes. It is out of character with the area but still interesting.
Written 18 March 2015
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Rschagrin
Delray Beach, FL15,575 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
Right near the port which is at the base of the city. You have to pass the church on the way into the city.
Written 9 September 2014
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Vahinemoena
Moorea, French Polynesia177 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
Gustave Eiffel was more known for building bridge and the Eiffel Tower, seeing a church built by the famous French engineer is quite interesting. But the roof structure inside reminds me more of a market hall than a church.
Written 23 February 2014
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mismo horario.......supongo.......si yo quisiera saber algo asĂ, me comunico con la diosesis, o con la iglesia......
Written 23 January 2020
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