St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral, Piura
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About
St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Piura, constructed in 1588 next to the Plaza de Armas, showcases a neo-Renaissance style with twin towers. The interior houses significant artistic and historical treasures, making it a secure and serene place for prayer and mass in downtown Peru. This beautiful cathedral is highly regarded as a must-visit destination for its tranquil ambiance and historical significance.Why you should go
- Admire the impressive early 17th-century gold-covered altar dedicated to the Virgin of Fatima
- Experience the historical significance of a cathedral founded in 1588
- View renowned artworks like 'San Martin de Porres' by Ignacio Merino
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I spent several hours in prayer in this beautiful cathedral, and even said my own quiet prayers for a wedding couple, a very important occasion.
Religious Polyphony on my earphones.
Very nice place
Beautiful Cathedral church♥️
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Phone
+51 73 327112Hours
SuSunday: Open 24 hours
MoMonday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
TuTuesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
ThThursday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
FrFriday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
SaSaturday: 9AM–1PM
Jr. Huancavelica 362, Piura 20001, Peru
Wednesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: Open 24 hours
MoMonday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
TuTuesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
ThThursday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
FrFriday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
SaSaturday: 9AM–1PM
Know before you go
- Visit during daily open hours when admission is free but donations are suggested
- Explore other attractions nearby such as Plaza de Armas and archaeological sites like Narihualá ruins
- Take time to appreciate the baroque altar of the Virgin of Fátima carved in cedar wood from Nicaragua covered with gold sheets
Reviews
Visitors to St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral in Piura have described it as a beautiful and secure place for prayers and mass, with one reviewer mentioning spending hours in prayer and offering quiet prayers for a wedding couple. The cathedral is praised for its religious polyphony, stunning architecture, and being a significant landmark in downtown Piura.Review score
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I spent several hours in prayer in this beautiful cathedral, and even said my own quiet prayers for a wedding couple, a very important occasion.
Religious Polyphony on my earphones.
Very nice place
Beautiful Cathedral church♥️
Secure Place to Prayers, Mass. Perú.Piura.Downtown. Catholic Church.
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Phone
+51 73 327112Hours
SuSunday: Open 24 hours
MoMonday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
TuTuesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
ThThursday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
FrFriday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
SaSaturday: 9AM–1PM
Jr. Huancavelica 362, Piura 20001, Peru
Wednesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
SuSunday: Open 24 hours
MoMonday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
TuTuesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
WeWednesday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
ThThursday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
FrFriday: 9AM–1:30PM, 4:30–6:30PM
SaSaturday: 9AM–1PM