Lima, Peru

Since the City of Kings was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, it has grown into Peru’s capital with a population of over nine million people. Explore Lima Centro and see why this historic center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Changing of the Guard at Government Palace in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

1 Changing of the Guard at Government Palace in Lima, Peru

Peruvian Coat of Arms at Government Palace in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

2 Peruvian Coat of Arms at Government Palace in Lima, Peru

Staircase Inside of the Archbishop’s Palace in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

3 Staircase Inside of the Archbishop’s Palace in Lima, Peru

Artwork Inside of Archbishop’s Palace in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

4 Artwork Inside of Archbishop’s Palace in Lima, Peru

Gilded Chapel of Archbishop’s Palace in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

5 Gilded Chapel of Archbishop’s Palace in Lima, Peru

Lima Cathedral Along Eastern Edge of Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

6 Lima Cathedral Along Eastern Edge of Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru

Twin Bell Towers of Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

7 Twin Bell Towers of Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru

Lima Cathedral’s Door of Forgiveness in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

8 Lima Cathedral’s Door of Forgiveness in Lima, Peru

Main Altar of Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

9 Main Altar of Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru

St. John the Evangelist Chapel in Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

10 St. John the Evangelist Chapel in Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru

Our Lady of Candelaria Chapel in Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

11 Our Lady of Candelaria Chapel in Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru

Saint John the Baptist Side Chapel in Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

12 Saint John the Baptist Side Chapel in Lima Cathedral in Lima, Peru

Palace of the Union in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

13 Palace of the Union in Lima, Peru

House of Peruvian Literature in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

14 House of Peruvian Literature in Lima, Peru

San Francisco Church, Convent and Museum in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

15 San Francisco Church, Convent and Museum in Lima, Peru

Ramon Castilla Statue in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

16 Ramon Castilla Statue in Lima, Peru

Architecture Along Jirón de la Unión in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

17 Architecture Along Jirón de la Unión in Lima, Peru

Gran Hotel Bolivar in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

18 Gran Hotel Bolivar in Lima, Peru

General José de San Martin Equestrian Statue in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

19 General José de San Martin Equestrian Statue in Lima, Peru

Colon Theater in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

20 Colon Theater in Lima, Peru

Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

21 Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Lima, Peru

German Clock Tower at University Park in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

22 German Clock Tower at University Park in Lima, Peru

Pantheon of Heroes Foyer in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

23 Pantheon of Heroes Foyer in Lima, Peru

Indigenous Farmer with Oxen Statue in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

24 Indigenous Farmer with Oxen Statue in Lima, Peru

Palace of Justice in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

25 Palace of Justice in Lima, Peru

Museum of Italian Art in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

26 Museum of Italian Art in Lima, Peru

Museum of Art in Lima, Peru - Encircle Photos

27 Museum of Art in Lima, Peru

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