Location: Peru
Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in the city center. Lima was the seat of the Spanish rule during 300 years, and as such it has wonderful churches, cloisters and monasteries that are worth a visit.
Lima is also the best place to try the wonderful Peruvian cuisine, which has a huge variety of ingredients from coast, mountain and Amazon regions. The cold sea current in front of Peru's large coast makes the sea very rich in fish and seafood, which have a great taste due to the special plankton they eat. Fish and seafood restaurants are therefore worth the time, and not expensive.
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1.Pachacamac was an imporatant religious centre before the arrival of Spanish conquistador. 2.Municipal Palace. 3.Façade of the Torre Tagle Palace, with porticoes and carved stone arches and Colonial artistic balconies of carved wooden. 4.Balconies were a major feature of Lima’s architecture during the colonial period. 5.The Palace of Justice, seat of the judicial branch 6.Church of San Francisco. |
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