Plaza de Armas, Peru

Description

The Plaza de Armas, also known as the Plaza Mayor, sits at the heart of Lima's historic center, one of the few remaining parts of the city that still gives a sense of the city’s colonial past. Acknowledged for its historical and cultural significance by being awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1988, this is the spot where Francisco Pizarro founded the city in 1535.

A colonial bronze fountain dating from 1650 serves as the square's centerpiece, while some of Lima's most important buildings surround the historic plaza.

The Center of the Plaza de Armas was once home to the city gallows. In 1651, the grim centerpiece was replaced with a far more attractive water fountain.

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