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The St. Anthony Cathedral[1] (also Huancavelica Cathedral;[2] Spanish: Catedral de San Antonio) is the main Catholic church in Huancavelica, a city in the South American country of Peru.[3] It was constructed between the 16th and 17th centuries and was initially built by the Tonsurados. The predominant architectural style is Churrigueresque Baroque.
| St. Anthony Cathedral | |
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Catedral de San Antonio | |
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| Location | Huancavelica |
| Country |  Peru |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Churrigueresque |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Huancavelica |
The Cathedral of San Antonio de Huancavelica is located in front of the Plaza de Armas, in the center of the town of Huancavelica, belonging to the department of the same name.[4]
This cathedral was formerly known as the Mother Church of San Antonio. Construction was begun by the Tonsurados and finished in July 1608; however, the retablos, canvases, pulpits and other decorations and finishes, continued to be worked on and perfected during the following decades.[5]
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References
edit- ^ Cathedral of St. Anthony in Huancavélica
- ^ Huancavelica: rincón de misterios y encantos (in Spanish). Bee Creative. 2009-01-01. ISBN 9789972292019.
- ^ El arte español fuera de España (in Spanish). Editorial CSIC - CSIC Press. 2003-01-01. ISBN 9788400090104.
- ^ "Iglesia Catedral de San Antonio en Huancavelica Peru". www.huancavelica.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ "Turismo en Huancavelica - Perú". regionhuancavelica.gob.pe (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2008-06-22. Retrieved 2008-09-30.