Historic Centre of Arequipa

Historical SiteWorld Heritage Site

World Heritage Site in Peru

In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site, stating the following:"The historical center of Arequipa is an example of ornamented architecture, represents a masterpiece of the creative coalition of European and native characteristics. A colonial town challenged by the conditions of nature, the indigenous influences, the conquest process and evangelism as well as for a spectacular natural scenario."

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2
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Historic Centre of Arequipa

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