Lima, the capital of Peru, is a city with a thousand-year history, proof of which are the countless huacas that can be admired until now. The current city of Lima was founded on January 18, 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro, soon becoming the center of Spanish imperial power in South America, being the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru for almost 300 years. During that time, the city became an important cultural, commercial, economic and political center, and its colonial architecture is a witness to that rich history.
The Historic Center of Lima is one of the oldest and best preserved in America. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the historic center of Lima is home to a large number of colonial and republican monuments and buildings. Among the most notable are:
