The San Marcos Cathedral was designed by Alexandre Gustav Eiffel. The Cathedral stands on the Plaza Colon in the city of Arica. The present building is a replica of the original that was destroyed in 1888 in an earthquake.
The white and pink façade of the building is a landmark in the small town of Arica. The church is a specimen of the lovely historic architecture of Chile.
The interiors of the San Marcos Cathedral are awe-inspiring. A vault and a nave are built inside in typically Gothic style.
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Not very far from the San Marcos Cathedral stands the Culture Museum, also built by Eiffel. From the Arica Hill, you will get a bird's eye view of the entire city.
Arica is also famous for its beaches. After you have toured the San Marcos Cathedral, you can go down to the beach for a day of fun in the sun. You can also visit the nearby Archeological Museum where you will see perfectly preserved, 5000 year old mummies.
Travour.com offers online bookings for tours to San Marcos Cathedral, Arica.
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