Lima: la capital de Perú
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Lima, the capital of Perú is located on the central coastline of the Pacific Ocean and is the meeting point for all political, cultural, and economic activity of the country. The Northern and Southern Pan American Highways intersect here as well. Lima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and a decade later it became the capital and major city of the Viceroyalty of Peru. It became the capital of independent Peru in 1821 and is now home to over 9 million inhabitants. Take a look at some of the sights we visited!
Our hotel in Lima "El hotel Embajadores" and views of the street where it is located.
The oldest house in Lima, the Aliaga house, built in 1535.
Desemparados Train Station
The post office in Lima.
El monasterio de Santo Domingo.
Views of the Plaza de San Martín.
"El paseo de las banderas"
One of Lima's markets (L) and the soccer stadium (R).
A replica of the City Hall in Paris (L) and The Supreme Court of Lima, based on the one in Brussels (R).
How's that for panoramic?
Various scenes in Lima.
The Indian Market in Lima.
An archaeological excavation in Lima.
