Art Resource - AR973615

Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru, early 20th century.

Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru, early 20th century. The Plaza de Armas is the main square at the heart of the Peruvian capital. The towers of the cathedral can be seen in the background. The present building is an 18th century reconstruction of the Baroque cathedral completed in 1625, which was severely damaged by earthquakes in 1687 and 1746. The remains of Lima's founder, the conquistador Francisco Pizarro, are buried in the cathedral.

Unique Identifier AR973615

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 5224px × 3338px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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