Arequipa, Peru
Historic Centre of Arequipa
In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site, stating the following: "The historical center of Arequipa is an example of ornamented architecture, represents a masterpiece of the creative coalition of European and native characteristics. A colonial town challenged by the conditions of nature, the indigenous influences, the conquest process and evangelism as well as for a spectacular natural scenario."
- City
- Arequipa
- Country
- Peru
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Arequipa
- Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, Arequipa
- Colca Canyon
- Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
- Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Arequipa
- Goyeneche Palace, Arequipa
- Andean Sanctuaries Museum
Background: Wikipedia