La Catedral - The Cathedral of Lima, Lima

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Lima's Plaza de Armas withthe
Cathedral

The Plaza de Armas (also known as Plaza Mayor) is a beautifully decorated large square surrounded by Lima's most important buildings. One side of the plaza is the Presidential Palace while aadjacent side is devoted to the cathedral. The other two sides are bounded by yellow, balconied built in the 1920's. At the center of the plaza is a large fountain guarded by the fountain police, who will whistle if you break certain, unklnown rules (one of which seems to be touching the water).


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Updated By AKtravelers

on March 4, 2005

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A Lima nun tends to Lima
Cathedral

Lima's cathedral is big, though not necessarily spectacular. Still, it is worth a visit due to its historical significance. It does have some interesting side chapels where we could watch the nuns maintaining the displays. Okay, I guess you can see that we're not really excited about the cathedral. In fact, the interior of San Francisco is much more remarakable. BUt, if you're at the Plaza de Armas, you might as well go in because it is there.

Directions: Just Next To The Plaza Mayor


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Updated By cbeaujean

on May 11, 2003

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plaza mayor,ex plaza de armas was the heart of the city,in conquistador francisco pizarro's times....you'll find his tumb inside the cathedral. a square keeping a provincial spelling,rather rare nowadays through south america big cities.... ... visited not only by tourists tours but mainly by a lot of pupils.... the cathedral looks really as a spanish one...i mean,in one moment,you forget where you are really...just imagine you are in deep spain! built in 1551...rebuilt after 1746 earthquake


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By richiecdisc

on March 10, 2003

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Plaza de Armas

As is typical of colonial South American cities, Lima is built in a grid of streets with the Plaza de Armas in the center. This great square acts as an orientating landmark for travelers and a place to relax for locals and visitors alike. It is flanked by some of the best examples of colonial architecture in the city, with the cathedral here a fine example. Though dating back to 1555, it has been damaged numerous times by earthquakes and the present building is from 1746. The ornate bronze fountain that is the centerpiece of the plaza is the oldest remaining structure, dating back to 1650.

Directions: Nearly impossible to miss and at the end of the pedestrain mall (Jiron de la Union).


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on March 23, 2003

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The tomb of Francisco Pizarro

In the first chapel on the right handside lies the body of don Francisco Pizarro, a traditional tourist attraction. On the sarcofag is written: Aqvi esta la cabeca del Señor Marqves Don Fransisco Picaro qve decvbrio y gano los reynos del Piru y puso en la real corona de Castilla. Which in english would be something like this: Here lies the head of Marquis Fransisco Pizarro who discovered and gained the kingdom of Peru for the King of Castilla.


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on September 17, 2006

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There has been a church here since 1625 and the original design was made by Francisco Pizarro! Yes, the Spanish conqueror himself was responsible for the general layout of the church, which has changed over the years. The towers were added a couple hundred years later and the altar has also been changed over the years. Pizarro's tomb is found inside the massive, cavernous church.

Other Contact: 10 Soles to visit


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on August 9, 2005

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La catedral de Lima

The main cathedral of Lima is immense and full of great side chapels.


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on August 9, 2005

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La catedral de Lima

Here is a view that gives you an idea of the enormity of this church.


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Updated By Jim_Eliason

on August 9, 2005

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grave of Pizarro

The grave of the great conquistador who conquered the Inca empire is in the cathedral of Lima.


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By hartti

on December 4, 2006

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La Cathedral Stands in the
Center of Lima

It has been told that in January 18, 1535 the conqueror Francisco Pizarro placed the first stone and carried over his shoulders the first log used in the construction of the Cathedral. The stones needed for this buiding were taken from the old Inca temple situated on this same place, of course.