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 Lima's Plaza de Armas withthe Cathedral by AKtravelers 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). Leave a Comment
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 A Lima nun tends to Lima Cathedral by AKtravelers 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. Leave a Comment Directions: Just Next To The Plaza Mayor
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 cathedral by cbeaujean 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 Leave a Comment
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 Plaza de Armas by richiecdisc 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. Leave a Comment Directions: Nearly impossible to miss and at the end of the pedestrain mall (Jiron de la Union).
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The Cathedral of Lima was first built in 1535 following orders of Francisco Pizarro, it was first a modest church, and with the years it has suffered many different renovations and changes, some to make the cathedral bigger, some to fix it after earthquakes, etc. This is why when we look at the Cathedral we can see various different styles. It was last renovated in 2004. One of the main attractions of the Cathedral is the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, which you can find inside. Leave a Comment
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Our tickets stated that we would not be able to visit the cathedral because of APAC, but I was hopeful that the conference would be over by that time, and I was right. They let us take pictures inside as long as we didn't use flash. It is quite large and quite dark - built in the baroque style in 1564. It is supposed to have been designed by Francisco Pizarro (who conquered the Incas and founded Lima) and his tomb is inside (photo 3). It was rebuilt after earthquakes in 1746 and 1940, and the altar was replaced around 1800 with one in a neoclassical style. At about the same time the towers that flank the entrance were added. It has a delicate vaulted ceiling, intricately carved choir stalls (photo 4) and a checkerboard floor. Leave a Comment
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by acemj 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. Leave a Comment Other Contact: 10 Soles to visit
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 The tomb of Francisco Pizarro by El_Sueco 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. Leave a Comment
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 La catedral de Lima by Jim_Eliason Here is a view that gives you an idea of the enormity of this church. Leave a Comment
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 grave of Pizarro by Jim_Eliason The grave of the great conquistador who conquered the Inca empire is in the cathedral of Lima. Leave a Comment
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