Jesuit Temples and Cultural Center

The Iglesia de la Compañía (Temple of the Company of Jesus) was erected between 1540 and 1546. It was the first cathedral for a while. The building has a courtyard and generous spaces that impart a feeling of serenity. A few steps away is the Templo del Sagrario. The church is now the Centro Cultural Antiguo Colegio Jesuita. This cultural center is eye-catching for its range of architectural styles. Construction on it started in 1693 and wrapped up two centuries later.