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ton Of the cathedral was commenced
in 1872 1t was completed in due
course, but in 1874 its interior was
partially destroyed by fire. many of
its rich treasures, paintings, and other
possessions being lost. The rebuild
ing took 20 Years. and four years after
its restoration it again suffered some
| damage from the terrible earthquake
of 1868. The structure faces the Plaza
le Armas its facade measuring $50
feet in length. 1t has three entrances
and the building is supported by 20
large columns Of composite Ionic and
DOric style, lending it massive and
splendid appearance. The interior is
divided into three naves. separated by
superb columns that support the great
arches above with harmonious effect.
The main altar is Of marble, and the
pulpit of beautifully carved wood.
Huanuco. capital of the department
of the same name, was made an epis-
copal see in 1865. The once Large psp-
ulation Of the city has dwindled since
the discovery of the famous copper
mines at Cerro de Pasco until now
there are perhaps about 5000 left.
The cathedral which fronts the plaza,
is chiefly remarkable for it's solid con-
Struction, having stone arches and a
high and pointed steeple. This is &C.
counted for by the fact that severe
earthquakes have never visited this i'm
mediate section.
Chachapoyas has been bishopric
since 1913. The cathedral is a SIM
pie one.story structure of brick, hav-
ing two square towers to relieve the
plainness Of the facade.
Ayacucho, a bishopric since 1909, has
a cathedral Of more pretentious archi-
lecture built of volcanic rock from
the Picota mountains.
Puno, raised to bishopric in 1861.
has a cathedral which is we'll con-
structed and quite ornate in architec-
tural establishment. The space Of
the facade between the two towers Is
highly ornamented and has number
of fine statues of saints placed in open
inches as an unusual feature.
TrujiIIo's Two Large Towers.
Trujillo. an episcopal see since 1877,
has a large and substantial cathedral
whose architectural features are two
large towers with a cupOla over the
center of the building. Many fine
paintings decorate the sacristy. The
general plan Of the building is similar
to that of the cathedral of Lima, but
on smaller scale.
Cuzco. the ancient capital Of the In
cas-, was made bishopric as early rs
1886. Construction of the cathedral
was begun the same year, but for one
reason and another the building was
not completed until 80 years there
after. 1t is in the style Of the Span
ish renaissance and was built of stone
at a tremendous cost. The interior
consists of three naves separated by
stone pillars which support the high
vaulted arches. In the central nave is
the choir, the carving of which
is superb. In front of it stands
the high altar, covered with silver.
Two fine organs iii the church with
the music Of their rich tones on Sum
days and feast days. Among the most
of it's treasures is a painting.
lei Senior de Ia AgOnia." said to be
one Of Van Dyck's masterpieces. In
the sacristy are portraits of the popes
and Of all the bishops of Cuzco. One
Of the most precious possessions of
the cathedral is the monstrance, which
Is ornamented with pearls, diamonds,
rubies, and other precious
stones Of great value.
Huaraz was made an episcopal see
In 1899 and the erection of new ca.
Ehedral is being contemplated.