# Plaza Mayor of Lima

Lima, Peru

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.

## Roots Earth

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.

Coordinates: -12.04583, -77.03056

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