St. Nicholas Cathedral, Tumbes Explained

St. Nicholas Cathedral
Other Name:Catedral de San Nicolás
Location:Tumbes
Country: Peru
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church
Architectural Type:church

The St. Nicholas Cathedral (Spanish; Castilian: Catedral de San Nicolás) also called Tumbes Cathedral Or Church of San Nicolás de Tolentino[1] is the name that receives a temple affiliated and property of the Catholic Church located in the locality of Tumbes in the department of the same name to the north of the South American country of Peru.

It is located specifically in the main square of Tumbes.[2] It was built by the Augustinian priests in the 17th century, when the country was still under the control of the Spanish Empire in Baroque style.

It was completely restored in 1985.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Rough Guide to Peru. Jenkins. Dilwyn. Deere. Kiki. 2015-10-01. Penguin. 9780241246931. en.
  2. Web site: PARROQUIA SAN NICOLÁS DE TOLENTINO TUMBES - HISTORIA DE LA PARROQUIA. psnttumbes.es.tl. 2017-02-16.
  3. Web site: IGLESIA MATRIZ SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO. www.perutoptours.com. es. 2017-02-16.