Cathedral of San Marcos
Catedral de San Marcos
A Gothic church built entirely of steel, said to have been designed by the Eiffel company. Its components were made in France and shipped to Arica for assembly.
The Cathedral of San Marcos was built between 1875 and 1876. Its iron and steel components were manufactured by Eiffel's company in France, shipped to Arica (then part of Peru), and assembled on site. Its exterior is painted in white and red, making it one of the city's most recognizable buildings. It stands next to Plaza Colón, admission is free, and visitors should keep quiet during Mass.
Opening hours
~09:00–13:00 & 17:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Museo de Sitio Colón 10
- Former Customs House of Arica
- Morro de Arica
- Península del Alacrán
- Playa El Laucho
- Playa La Lisera
- Playa Chinchorro
- Azapa Valley Geoglyphs