Plaza Mayor of Lima | |
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Location | Lima, Peru |
Built | 1535 |
Official name | Plaza Mayor de Lima |
Type | Non-movable |
Criteria | Monument |
Designated | 1991 |
Part of | Historic Centre of Lima |
Reference no. | 500 |
The Plaza Mayor (English: Town square), also known as the Plaza de Armas,[1] is the main public square of the historic centre of the city of Lima, Peru. It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. Delimited by Carabaya, Junín, Huallaga, and Unión streets, it is surrounded by a number of major landmarks, including the Government Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Palacio de la Unión.
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