Lima, Peru

Plaza Mayor of Lima

Plaza Mayor of Lima, Lima

The founding square of Lima, laid out by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 as the heart of the City of Kings. Arcaded palaces, a bronze fountain from 1651, and four centuries of Peruvian history ring this colonial plaza.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Plaza Mayor of Lima, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: -12.04583, -77.03056

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