Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders
| Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders | |
|---|---|
Iglesia del Santo Cristo de las Maravillas | |
Archdiocese of Lima | |
| Location | |
| Location | Barrios Altos |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Neoclassical |
The Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders (
History
The church was originally located in front of one of the gates of the Walls of Lima that was named after it.[2]
In the first half of the 18th century, the existence of the Chapel of the Holy Christ of Wonders is already documented. The freedman, Andrés de Jesús, became a collector of alms from this holy image, which was venerated in his chapel located near the Cercado neighbourhood, on the road that leads to the Lati Valley.[3]
The construction of the current temple is completely neoclassical, attributed to Matías Maestro. It is perhaps the only church built entirely according to neoclassical canons before independence.[3] It has a rectangular floor plan, with a single nave and a barrel vault. Its façade of Ionic columns and smooth pediment is harmonious and proportionate, within the notable academic correctness that emanates from the entire complex, it is located in the form of an arch within which the façade with classical lines is located. It is worth highlighting the presence of an old road cross on the left side of the cover, completely renovated.[3]
This church was the old starting point for
Today the church is run by the daughters of charity of
See also
References
- ^ a b "Turismo en Iglesia de Santo Cristo de Las Maravillas". Turismoi.pe.
- ^ Bromley Seminario, Juan (2019). Las viejas calles de Lima (PDF) (in Spanish). Lima: Metropolitan Municipality of Lima. pp. 60–61.
- ^ Cultura Para Lima. 2016-10-24.
