19-06-2012 07:48 This was one of the two churches we visited during our day of sightseeing in Arequipa. It is a very old church, originally constructed as a Jesuit church. Construction began in 1590 and was completed in 1698. It's not a very big church, but very beautifully decorated. It is constructed from sillar, the white volcanic rock quarried from the side of the volcanic mountain Misti. More information:

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Peru 2012: La Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesus - Video

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