According to the chronicles, the most important social and religious activities were held in this space. Bullfights were even held. However, until 1868, the square was mainly the home of the city's merchants. After the earthquake (magnitude 9 on the Ritcher scale), a large part of the cathedral was damaged, as were the arches that surround the square. At that time, a process of beautification of the place began. The arcades were unified, the cathedral was improved and the merchants of the area were relocated.

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April 27, 2024

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The current façade is 40 meters high and 107 meters long and, as already mentioned, occupies an entire side of Arequipa's main square.
In 1868, the next earthquake destroyed the basilica; the bell towers, the portal, some arches of the façade and the altars were rebuilt faithfully. The cathedral was last damaged by an earthquake in 2001; both towers were severely damaged, but these were repaired just one year later.

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October 17, 2023

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The Plaza de Armas of Arequipa is one of the most important public squares in Arequipa and the founding place of the city. It is located in the historic center of Arequipa, surrounded by the Arequipa Cathedral to the north, the Portals of Arequipa to the east, south and west, the Church of La Compañía to the southeast and the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced to the south. In the center of the square there is a bronze font.

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