Iquitos Cathedral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. John the Baptist Cathedral |
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| Catedral San Juan Bautista | |
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| Location | Iquitos |
| Country |  Peru |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The St. John the Baptist Cathedral is also known as the Iquitos Cathedral. It is the main Catholic church in the city of Iquitos, Peru. This beautiful church is built in a style called neo-Gothic. It is very important to the historic center of Iquitos.
You can find the cathedral in downtown Iquitos. It is at the corner of Arica and Putumayo streets. The church is home to Bishop Miguel Olaortua Laspra.
The Catholic Church owns this building. In 1996, it was named a Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru. This means it is a very important historical site for the country. Many people see it as a symbol of Iquitos.
Today, it is the tallest religious building in the city. It is also one of the best-kept buildings there. The Iquitos Cathedral is special because it has a crypt. A crypt is an underground room, often used for burials.
History of the Cathedral
The building of the cathedral started in 1911. This happened after an older church on the same spot was taken down. The new church opened its doors on March 16, 1919. The tall tower of the cathedral was finished a few years later, in 1924.
See also
In Spanish: Catedral de Iquitos para niños
- Roman Catholicism in Peru
- St. John the Baptist Cathedral (disambiguation)
Images for kids
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Another view of the cathedral
