Lima, Peru - tourist attractions

Lima is the capital of the State of Peru , home to over 7 million people. The city was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro. Limu is often called the "city of kings" because of the reign of 40 vice-kings and the influx of Spanish nobles.

This city with a stretch can be called a tourist, tk. from a huge number of cars here was a constant smog, and the multimillion population dictates a dynamic way of life, not at all what you want on vacation. But if you decide to explore the capital of the mysterious Peru, then we suggest starting to get acquainted with the sights of Lima from its center, namely from the bronze fountain, from which the streets with old Spanish mansions diverge in different directions.

What is there to see in Lima?

Below is a list of popular tourist attractions Lima with a brief description of the objects.

1. The Armory Square is the most popular square in the city, there are many palaces, temples, including the Cathedral , and the 17th century bronze fountain decorates the square.
2. Archbishop's Palace . A unique building in the heart of the city, created in the traditional for Peru neocolonial style.
3. Archaeological zone of Uaka Puklyana . These are the ruins of an ancient religious center, dating from 700-200 BC. Ruins look very colorful against the backdrop of modern fashionable new buildings.
4. The archaeological zone of Uaka Uyalyamarka . In ancient times, this zone was the center of the conduction of ceremonies, intended exclusively for the religious elite. In the zone there are several riramids, one of which is the archaeological museum.
5. Archaeological complex Pachakamak . It is a complex of ancient palaces, pyramids, temples and other objects. The Pachacamac complex is located in the center of Lima.
6. Fountain Park . From the title you can see what this park is famous for, let's add only that Lima's Fountain Park was listed in the Guinness book as the largest park in the world.
7. Church and monastery of San Francisco . A beautiful complex consisting of a church and a monastery. The construction of the complex was completed in the middle of the 17th century, but started a century earlier.
8. The Museum of Gold . A unique museum with a rich collection of gold products from different eras. It is here that the famous collection "Gold of the Incas", periodically traveling around the world, is presented.
9. Palace of Justice . One of the main attractions of the city, a symbol of the power of the court and justice.

In our review, we talked only about the most popular sights of Lima in Peru, if you have enough time, then wander through the streets of the city, go on one of the excursions and take a look at local markets to take away to memory of this amazing country a small part of it the form of original souvenirs.