Hermitage of Barranco

· Peru

Formerly known as the Templo de la Santisima Cruz, la Ermita de Barranco is a seaside church built in 1901. It was closed after an earthquake in 1940 severely damaged the adobe structure. Despite numerous attempts at renovation, the building has continued to deteriorate & the roof has almost completely collapsed.It was declared a World Monument in 2016 but complete plans for restoration are not complete yet.

Door Lynn · Reis: Lima, Peru · Hoofdstuk: Parque de la Cruz