Roots EarthLima, Peru
Plaza San Martín
An elegant Beaux-Arts square opened in 1921 for the centenary of Peruvian independence. Ringed by white Belle-Époque facades and centered on a bronze equestrian statue of the liberator José de San Martín, it remains a gathering place for celebration and protest.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Plaza San Martín, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: -12.0515, -77.0345