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CATHEDRAL OF LIMA
The Basilic Catedral of Lima, is a catedral catolic located in the PLAZA MAYOR of downtown LIMA, PERU. The Contruction began in 1535, and the building has undergone many transformation since , however it stillretains its COLONIAL structure and facade. It is dedicated to St John, Aposite and Evangelist. In keeping with the majority of cathedrals the front facade has three large doorways. The main or central gateway is called the PORTADA DEL PERDN or the "DOOR OF FORGIVENESS". Above the doorway, instead of Lima's coat-of-arms, there appears the Peruvian seal, and the phrase "Plus Ultra". The two high towers with spire of slate, are neoclassical with stylistic influences of the school "El Escorial" and of northern Europe. There are also no less than 14 side chapels, one of which opens on to CALLE DE JUDOS (Street of the Jews) and another on to the PATIO DE LOS NARANJOS (Square of the Orange Trees, connected to the Cathedral). At the rear there are 2 more entrances: SANTA APOLONIA AND SAN CRISTBAL. Set on the front facade are sculptures of the Apostles and in the middle, the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Adjoining the Cathedral are the PARROQUIA DEL SAGRARIO (one of the oldest ones in Lima) and the Archbishop's Palace. Inside, along the side aisles, are a sequence of large paintings of the VIA CRUCIS, "Way of the Cross. Pope John Paul II visited this cathedral on two occasions, in 1985 and 1988. This is commemorated with signs at the entrance. In the left aisle, the first chapel holds the ancient baptistery. Here can be seen a beautiful image of NUESTRA SEORA DE LA ESPERANZA, who presides over the events during Cuaresm and Holy Week. During a recent restoration, ancient pictures were found in this chapel that are now able to be seen by the public. The next chapel is CAPILLA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA (chapel of the Holy Family), featuring figures of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

ROJAS OR, LIZ DENISSE