The Many Faces of Lima, Peru, Lima, Peru
The large, bustling city of Lima has many varied and fascinating spots to keep its visitors occupied. From admiring the stunning designs of its heritage buildings to surfing in the Pacific Ocean to enjoying colourful street art, Lima has something for everyone.
The Spanish claimed Lima as their capital in the 1500s and left behind a lovely historical centre. In the city centre Plaza de Armas, also called Plaza Mayor, is a large square surrounded by magnificent Spanish colonial buildings. La Catedral de Lima is an impressive building that takes up one entire side of the square. Beautiful white stone bell towers bookend an ornate main entry. Detailed sculptures of Jesus and the apostles move this building from pretty to unforgettable.
The design of the cathedral was inspired by one from Ja茅n, Spain. You can read our post from Ja茅n聽Cathedral聽here.
Attached to its side is the Archbishop Palace. This building is less grand than the cathedral, but has equally impressive designs on its fa莽ade. A unique feature on Lima鈥檚 colonial buildings are long wooden balconies such as the ones on the palace. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The Spanish claimed Lima as their capital in the 1500s and left behind a lovely historical centre. In the city centre Plaza de Armas, also called Plaza Mayor, is a large square surrounded by magnificent Spanish colonial buildings. La Catedral de Lima is an impressive building that takes up one entire side of the square. Beautiful white stone bell towers bookend an ornate main entry. Detailed sculptures of Jesus and the apostles move this building from pretty to unforgettable.
The design of the cathedral was inspired by one from Ja茅n, Spain. You can read our post from Ja茅n聽Cathedral聽here.
Attached to its side is the Archbishop Palace. This building is less grand than the cathedral, but has equally impressive designs on its fa莽ade. A unique feature on Lima鈥檚 colonial buildings are long wooden balconies such as the ones on the palace. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Many Faces of Lima, Peru
Guide Location: Peru » Lima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Peru » Lima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Cathedral of Lima
- Archbishop Palace
- Plaza de Armas
- Government Palace of Peru
- Plaza San Martin
- Parque Kennedy
- Parque 7 de Junio
- Parraquia La Virgen Milagrosa Eglesia
- Barranco Plaza
- Santa Cruz Church
- Bridge of Sighs
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