Santo Domingo Church is one of the main tourist attractions in Lima which is built around mid 1500. It is located a short walk northwest of Plaza de Armas in central Lima. It is one of the oldest and most historic churches in Lima. Tourists on Lima tours are recommended not to miss the Santo Domingo Church from their sightseeing trip.
Santo Domingo Church was built in 1540 on land given to the Dominican Friar Vincente Valverde by Francisco Pizarro and is a fascinating sightseeing attraction in Lima. The place attracts many travelers and tourists who come from different parts of the city and world to see the architectural splendor of the place. The architectural designs have however faced many refurbishments and the modifications started around the mid 16th Century. All primitive Gothic forms were abandoned, and replaced by the so called Lima Baroque style.
Santo Domingo Church in Lima attracts many travelers and vacationers with its architectural splendor. It is home to the remains of Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martin de Porres, who was the first black saint in America, and San Jaun Masias. With the remains of the saints of the ancient era, it is a sacred place.
Santo Domingo Church in Lima also houses a statue of Saint Rose which was given to Santo Domingo by Pope Clement X. There is also a convent area which is managed by the priests of the Order. You can also see the long corridors, cloisters and portals surrounding three patios filled with bushes, flowers and bronze fountains, cast by the first priests that dwelt within its walls. There is also a spacious Chapter Room designed in renaissance style, an ancient Crypt where the members of the order were buried, and a valuable library.
The interior of the church features three naves, cedar wood carven stools in the choir, and the Chapels of the Rosario and of Santa Rosa, which store the skulls of the Saint of Lima and of San Martín de Porres. With the architectural splendor and the magnificence of the place, Santo Domingo Church in Lima is a must see feature in Lima and the tourists are suggested to take a trip to this place.
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